Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer? - Chapter 45

◈Episode 45 I prayed and prayed (3)

I spent a day and a half enjoying my freedom alone. The ship to be used for catching sea dragons has arrived.

They say there are a lot of things in the defense and bombardment systems…

At that point, I thought that I should leave out all close-range damage this time. This was something I had expected since hearing the plan, but it became even more clear when I saw the narrow deck.

A typical raid involves hitting a boss while avoiding floor mats in a large space, but this one wasn’t big enough to do that.

Even if I tried, considering the game record, I think only the mast or outer plate would be broken. Or the ship would be split in half by the sea dragon’s tail strike.

Either way, it was unacceptable. You can’t take the risk of the ship sinking just to catch the right moment to make a close deal.

But that wasn’t really the problem.

“It takes all the stars in the sky to find a crew, let alone a captain…”

Whether it’s luring people to the coast or engaging in a supply war at sea, we have to get into Yongulmun Gate first to do anything… I can’t find anyone to let us in to Yongulmun Gate. lost.

“It’s hard to find one person in this big city?”

“If there is someone who responds, they don’t have the skills, and if they say they have skills, what can they do if they refuse even if they give them hundreds of millions of dollars? “I’m a pestilent person too.”

Even Dev, who would have sought help from the Information Guild, raised both hands and feet. This was a really big problem. At least in this city, it could mean that there is no one to be with.

“Why?”

“There are a lot of opinions about how to attack a sea dragon. “Even if you say that the ocean is being destroyed, it doesn’t seem realistic because nothing has happened right away.”

Ironically, the reason those with poor skills responded was because their skills were poor. Since I wasn’t good enough and couldn’t make money, I volunteered to become a sea dragon and make a living.

But we didn’t need those people. What we need is a first-class captain.

“I’m in the process of doing a little more research and persuasion, but I was able to get it within a few days anyway. Please be aware.”

“No, you had a hard time. What can you do in such a situation? The desired talent does not fall from the sky. “Still, please work a little harder.”

“Yeah…”

At that point, I wondered if it was the wind hand or something. Is he not on the list?

“Wind hand.”

“yes?”

“Didn’t you say with your own mouth that you were famous?”

He said at length that he left a video message yesterday and today. I frowned, wondering if my tone of voice had become softer.

“…Considering the tinnitus, that seems quite a possibility. “If you are considered a descendant of Soldini, your navigation skills are definitely within your reach.”

“But he runs a privateer ship…”

“Is that so?”

“Then you are a criminal! “Although they are tacitly recognized pirates, they are clearly criminals under the law.”

The Inquisitor shouted as if it made no sense. I would have been disappointed if it didn’t come out anymore.

“It’s none of my business.”

But when have I ever cared about criminal history? I don’t think the ends justify the means, but that’s just my opinion. The concept itself does not choose any means or methods to achieve results.

But that doesn’t mean the main body is against this choice. Since your position is your position, you can do judicial transactions. If we don’t solve this problem, the whole region here may disappear.

If it’s a really bad thing, isn’t it worth trying to be flexible by ordering it to do this and sending it to jail?

Usually, characters who are meant to be helpers don’t get to that level. Is there anything that can ruin a player’s mood?

“Ha, but…”

The Inquisitor broke down again, and the Archmage and Dev looked quite intrigued.

“It might be a better move than you think. How can you negotiate if you are a privateer? But… um, have you ever heard of notoriety?”

“Because they are private pirates, they have a basic reputation. But I don’t think I’ve ever heard of anything particularly vicious. If you’re going to get robbed, have you ever heard the opinion that it’s better to be robbed by the wind hand?…”

“What kind of opinion is that?”

“It’s a lesser evil instead of the worst. “It is better to be a privateer who takes only your wealth and guarantees humane treatment than to be taken by a privateer who takes both your wealth and your life.”

There’s no denying that he’s a criminal when it comes to taking things, but it’s better than being one of the worst types. If there is a minimum line, it is easy to make a transaction and it is emotionally easier to accept.

“Then it seems like a pretty challenging option.”

“Even Archmage!”

“Isn’t it an urgent situation? I’m not asking you to forgive him, but I’m asking you to consider the damage caused by this first. “If we don’t solve the sea dragon problem, tens of thousands of people will die.”

“So…”

“Then let’s find a way to contact them?”

“Please. “Let’s tell people here too.”

“I don’t know if it will work.”

Dev said weakly, asking how he could find people across the sea. But looking at the raised corners of his mouth, it doesn’t really seem like it won’t work.

rattle.

Accordingly, the door to the guild hall opened. Thanks to this, the conversation, which had entered a lull, was completely cut off.

“Yes, this is the Adventurer’s Guild Grue Teltz Branch.”

“I’m trying to find someone.”

“Are you requesting it?”

It was time to drink water, but I wasn’t thirsty, so I glanced at the person who came in.

The concept is not to pay attention to your surroundings, but you can’t help but see something when you just look ahead.

What I saw was two people wearing robes. He is approximately 170 cm tall and appears to have a somewhat built physique.

Under the hood, two hanging decorations reached down to the neckline and dangled.

“It’s not a request, but I wanted to ask if there are any adventurers like this.”

“I guess you’re looking for designated employment.”

“If the person I’m looking for is an adventurer.”

“Please tell me what it looks like.”

Somehow I could hear not only their appearance but also their conversation. Perhaps because it was evening, the guild hall was surprisingly quiet.

Even though it was connected to a bar, we were the only ones in the hall.

“First of all, um. “It looks like he was carrying a huge sword on his back and wearing an eyepatch.”

But somehow, what they say is caught.

“You can wear black clothes and… oh yeah. The left and right hair colors were decidedly different! “Do you know anything?”

No matter how you look at it, it’s me.

“…Like him?”

“huh? Where… oh yeah! Just like that person…”

I saw someone dressed suspiciously mentioning me, and they also happened to see me.

The voice slowed down towards the end, but then cut off and then suddenly raised its voice.

“found!”

What.

“Do you know the devil knight?”

“Are there many people in this city who know me?”

“Have you worked here before?”

Each person in the group said something, but I didn’t know anything about it. In fact, even if you know someone, it’s hard to recognize them if they’re covered in robes.

“Shut up.”

After suppressing the three people’s chatter with one word, I made eye contact with the person approaching me. The mouth visible under the hood was grinning.

“I didn’t know you’d find it right away.”

“Who are you?”

I tried to gauge the identity of my opponent by equipping myself with consistent slang.

Honestly, there wasn’t a single person I could guess. There are only a few people I was involved with that I can clearly remember, but among them, there was no voice like that, and I don’t necessarily remember the others.

“Who wants to ask you for help?”

Even if I say it in a sweet, deep voice, it doesn’t feel that way at all, but let’s put that aside.

“be not interested in.”

I don’t know when I’ll be going to slay a dragon right now, so what kind of request is this?

I don’t know if it’s a short-term mission, but I’m not the type to explain the situation in detail and list possible conditions. So all I can do is say no.

“Don’t do that, just listen to the story.”

“go away.”

Robyn, who had stepped forward, scratched the back of his head at my stubborn attitude. The person standing in the back seemed a bit annoyed and took a step forward, but the person in front promptly blocked the attack, which ended in vain.

It was a wise and thankful choice. It’s not a concept to avoid another fight.

I don’t want to fight with civilians.

“Then I’ll just leave…”

“Please. “People’s lives are at stake.”

Dev, who was about to sneak away, was stopped by the next words.

It’s a person’s life. Here, I had no choice but to narrow my eyes. Depending on the type of life at stake, I couldn’t ignore the concept and move on.

“That’s quite a lot.”

It became more difficult because there were so many of them. My brows furrowed and the Inquisitor made a face like a puppy that wanted to poop.

“Let’s take a look.”

So when the Archmage scratched my itch, I was finally able to give a positive answer.

“Just listen.”

“Good good. “But since it’s a bit of an intimate story, I’d like to move my seat… but this place is too open.”

The client muttered that and left for a moment, saying he would borrow the reception room provided by the guild. Knock knock. Dev, who was banging on the table, opened his mouth.

“They must be from the Yabad region. “There are a lot of people in that area with long flowing earrings, braided hair, and brown skin.”

…What is this guy that he knows so much? Are all thieves like this?

“And… judging by the salt stains on his boots, the stiffness of his pants, and the smell of alcohol on his body, I think he might be a sailor. “Looking at the smell of blood on one side, it looks like he’s not an ordinary sailor.”

Are they just descendants of Sherlock Holmes?

“This is roughly the information I have obtained so far, but do you still have any clues, sir?”

However, even after saying this, I couldn’t think of anything else. Let alone a sailor from Yabad, I had only recently known of the existence of that region.

“I think they just came here after hearing about your reputation.”

I guess that’s the case… But I don’t think it would be an ordinary incident if the client came to visit in person. What I said earlier took a while.

“Well, let me ask you about the wind hand. “The Wind Hands are active in those waters, so they probably know better than the people here.”

This is a car I decided to give it a listen. I took the reception room and slowly approached the noblemen who were calling.

“Well, just in case, I’m asking, are these three people also part of the group?”

“It’s temporary, but we’ll be moving together.”

Before I could say anything, the Archmage struck the player. If I said I was not part of the group, the situation would become more complicated, so I think I just handled it myself. For me, it’s actually better.

“If it’s secrecy, don’t worry.”

“…Hmm. okay. Just believe it. “It’s not like we have a choice.”

The companion urgently grabbed the arm to stop the client’s decision, but the client was adamant. The door to the reception room was closed.

“good. “Then let’s start the conversation.”

The client sitting across from me breathed some air in a light tone and immediately took off his robe.

Then, I saw the long, pointed ears that were characteristic of the Sland people and the accessories that went underneath the faded hood. The only thing draped over the upper body was a coat, so the chest and stomach were clearly exposed.

“I thought I was going to die of frustration.”

“…! player!”

“…Wait a minute, that person….”

“It’s okay, it’s okay. “In things like this, trust is life.”

Dev, who was behind him, silently opened his mouth and the client smiled heartily and comforted his companion. What he does next is to look at me while smiling and pointing at himself with his thumb.

“Jakrati’s Surya. People often call them wind hands. “Are you asking me to please you?”

…Example?

“For your information, let me tell you in advance, I did not come here as the captain of a privateer ship, but because I came under orders from the Lord of Jakrati Castle. Please don’t even think about reporting me. There are circumstances in which we cannot make noise, but we do have temporary indulgence. “I can show you if you want.”

No really, is it a breeze?

“Business.”

To be honest, I want to open my eyes wide and ask if it’s real, but… My concept is not to be a person who is embarrassed by such things.

I tried to gather my emotions and put on a cold voice. I just ignored the sound of Dev desperately covering the Inquisitor’s mouth from behind.

“You believe me right away?”

“If it’s a lie, I can just cut off your head. Do I need to know more than that?”

“It’s hot, it’s hot. okay. My ambition to become a swordsman should be like that. “Then, can I hear your name, Mr. Hot Adventurer?”

“If you called me to make friends, I will leave.”

“You’re short-tempered! Okay, okay, I got it.”

Is it because of my attitude that will destroy any goodwill I have? The Archmage, who must have been just as confused as I was, suddenly came to his senses and desperately stabbed me in the back.

Crack.

But my concept can’t allow this kind of behavior…

“…?”

I looked back with my hand on the hilt of my sword.

“Do you want to die?”

The wizard was wise. The hand was withdrawn.

“Then let’s get to the point?”

Baramson also took notice and opened the topic.

“Do you know Zakrati’s situation?”

“I do not know.”

“Then I guess I should tell you from the beginning.”

Baramson twisted his drop-type earrings with his fingers and calmly composed the next sentence.

“Jakrati is currently in a civil war. “It’s actually a rather old civil war.”

As he said that, he mentioned incidents and names I had heard of.

“This is a fight that has been going on ever since the former lord of the castle, Vipurit, overstepped his bounds, and his brother Piion rebelled against him and took the castle from Vipurit.”

It was a story Dev told while hunting pirates.

“They say it’s a civil war, but in reality, it’s closer to being a pirate. Vipurit, who was driven out, started pirating openly and all the provinces declared him a public enemy.”

“gist.”

“Vipurit’s forces have become very strong these days. “It’s not enough to occupy a city and even advance all the way to our Zakrati Castle.”

Now I have a rough idea. The tyrant who was driven out has returned with strength and has come here to find the force to oppose him. They singled me out as one of them.

“I’ve tried contacting other cities, but the situation there is just as bad. “Everyone is so busy protecting their castles and sea routes that it’s very difficult to get help.”

“…I heard that there are a lot of pirates active on the southern coast, but is that the extent of it?”

“okay. “I came to the land because I couldn’t find anywhere to get help.”

After speaking up to that point, Windson looked straight at me. The black eyes reflected me clearly.

“I saw you fighting. It was almost like a hundred men per day of force. “I’ll give you any amount of money, so why don’t you lend me some strength?”

What should I say? It is true that it was an urgent situation, but it was a very delicate situation since there was a case that could affect the entire region.

“…I have one more question than that, Debsho. “If it’s something like that, wouldn’t it be better to ask the lord of the castle for help?”

“Who doesn’t know that? However… there are many places in the Yabad region that are far from port cities due to the operation of private ships. “It’s not what I want to do.”

It really wasn’t something that Baramson had planned to do. Because he is a privateer captain.

“It’s quicker to hire adventurers than expect them to help you. “They move when you get paid.”

“Is it possible for adventurers to turn the tide of the war?”

“I have a plan. And I plan to find and recruit more talented people besides you.”

Immediately after that, he added an editorial with ‘just’.

“The reason I came to you first was simply because there weren’t many people I could take. “My stomach isn’t that big.”

If the number of people is limited, it is understandable to consider quality.

The thing that pinpointed me was… I guess I was that strong in his opinion. I wonder what on earth he was looking at to make that decision.

“So what? “Have you changed your mind?”

The problem is the current situation. We needed the sea dragon more urgently. In order to solve the sea dragon problem, a skilled captain was needed.

Until this matter is resolved, it is difficult for me to go anywhere else.

“Do you know Yongulmun Gate?”

So what should I do? We need to find a negotiation plan. I’m not so stubborn that I can’t even compromise on my concept.

“Yongulmun? “You know, you know, right?”

“Can you pass?”

“hmm. It’s a bit of a random question… but the answer is probably. “I haven’t really tried it myself, but I’m confident.”

“Then let’s do it like this. Pay the down payment first. “Then I will accept your request.”

“uh? Down payment? That’s a bit… No, in-kind is also possible, right? How much do you need?”

“There is no need for wealth.”

“then?”

“Your navigation skills.”

“…?”

Oh, of course, he wasn’t a jerk, so he didn’t say he was friendly.

“Guide me to Yongulmok.”

Windson’s expression became strange.

“…I’m a little embarrassed. “Why are you there?”

“We must hunt the sea dragon.”

“…what?”

Right behind it is the face of someone who doubts his ears.

“for a moment? what? “Sea dragon?”

“Do you lack the ability to understand speech?”

“No really? why??”

Actually, I think that was a normal reaction, but I steadily kept the irritation in my eyes. Windson began to lose his words.

“Big. “I will explain in detail.”

“oh my god. Are you serious enough to even explain it? Why are you hunting sea dragons?!”

“It’s because he was corrupted.”

“…what?”

From here, it is the Archmage’s turn. The wizard took advantage of the opportunity I gave him and quickly revealed the entire current situation in coherent language.

It was inevitable that Baramson and his companion would open their mouths during the quick tutoring session.

“No, no, what.”

okay. It would be embarrassing if a place that came to resolve a civil war actually had a bigger time bomb. That’s just how we live in the world.

“…Okay, I understand the situation. “You are not in a position to move easily.”

Fortunately, Baramson was quick to understand.

“I will withdraw this request.”

And the stop loss was fast.

“I came to get people to save the castle, not to risk my life.”

“Please reconsider just a moment. This isn’t just one city’s job. “If we’re not careful, the entire West Sea might be ruined.”

“I don’t know that either. But the West Sea is not going to be destroyed right away, right? Unlike Zakrati! “Right now, Jakrati is no different from a wind lamp.”

“Didn’t you say you would accept the request? “All you have to do is get over Yongulmun Gate.”

The Wind Hand let out a sharp laugh at the Archmage’s request. The message to stop talking nonsense was conveyed without even having to express it verbally.

“You just need to get over Yongulmun Gate? How shameless! Unless you have the ability to walk on the sea, it’s obvious that you’ll have to drive the boat the moment you catch the sea dragon!”

He blurted out the next sentence without the Archmage having time to continue.

“My life is not mine alone. “Since Jakrati believed in me and sent me, I cannot die in vain.”

It was a very clear rejection. Although the Archmage did not simply retreat.

“If you say you will help, I will use my power to send aid directly to Jakrati from the Mage Tower and Temple.”

“Hey, what do you guarantee about that? Do you think I don’t know how heavy their asses are? Or maybe you have some kind of connection?”

“I have no connections, but as a great sage, I am in charge of a part of the Magic Tower. “It’s not a lie, so please believe me.”

Didn’t you expect this? Windson’s expression softened a little.

“…Okay, I don’t know if it’s true or fake, but I’ll roughly say yes. But my opinion still doesn’t change. “I don’t think a self-indulgent magic tower would help Zakrati without gaining anything.”

Of course, relenting did not mean acceptance.

“And the temple… You all know that the Yabad region doesn’t like temples, right? Shouldn’t you have just told me about the magic tower? “That’s stupid.”

What does this mean? I frowned when I heard that the Yabad region hated temples.

“….”

Even when I glanced back, the Inquisitor had a complicated face.

I thought it was a bit strange that Dev said he had silenced me earlier, but he didn’t open his mouth after that, and I wondered if this was why.

“it’s okay. It would be a waste of time to talk any more than this. I’m leaving now. “There are probably more adventurers and mercenaries than just you.”

“…Until this matter is resolved, it will be difficult to achieve what you want in this city. “Those who claim to have skills are likely to be mobilized to slay dragons.”

“what?”

“Seongju is probably in a similar position. “The closest city to Yongulmun is Gruttelc… This city will be the first to suffer damage if this matter is left unattended.”

“…Are you threatening me now?”

“Is that possible? “I only gave you advice because I didn’t want you to waste your time.”

In the public, such things are usually called threats, but…

I cut the bamboo into small pieces and put it in my stomach. No matter what anyone says, I benefited only if the Archmage won.

“Damn it…”

Windhand chewed his lips with an expression that made him want to punch the Archmage in the face.

For a person who represents a group, he doesn’t seem to be very talented at managing facial expressions. Or maybe you’re that anxious.

“…How about this instead? “If you help Zakrati first to solve the problem, I will help you too.”

In about a minute, Baramson suggested an alternative solution.

There may be an option to go to another city, but I think I would like to see a solution here rather than that.

“Then the West Sea will be further damaged. “Wouldn’t Zakrati’s problem be solved in a day or two?”

However, as the Archmage said, the problem was that it would not be resolved in the near future. It could be resolved within a few days at the earliest, but it could also be prolonged.

And at that time…

「Anyway… if we stay like this, only death awaits us…」

「But why couldn’t you save my mother?」

The small town may not be able to endure any longer and disappear. Actually, I’ve already taken enough time.

“Then what about the dragon? “Is this something that will be caught in a day or two?”

“That’s…”

Then is it my turn to step forward?

The order doesn’t matter, but taking turns helping each other seems to be positive for both sides.

So, you just need to reassure them that it is okay if their turn is pushed back. If you’re worried about how long it will take, just let them know that it won’t take that long.

“No, is it possible to catch it in the first place? “Do you think it’s possible to kill a dragon?”

And I was better suited for that than Archmage. My exact concept.

“Why wouldn’t it be absurd?”

“what?”

“I will ask. “How long does it take to get to Yongulmun Gate?”

“Ha, I should have said it now. “No deal unless you help us first…”

“I asked how long it would take.”

He lowered his voice but asked clearly and with emphasis. The wind hand must have sensed something there and stopped what it was saying and looked straight at me.

“If we leave from here, it won’t take more than a day.”

“Are you sure?”

“How far is it? I memorized the entire West Sea. I’m sure. Never more than a day. “If you just want to go there, half a day is enough.”

“Then it’s half a day for me too.”

“what?”

Now is the most important.

I declared as if brainwashing myself.

“From starting from this city to killing the dragon and returning to this city.”

Due to the raid environment, melee dealers will not be able to play an active role, so it is said that they are annihilated because it is a heading pot, but in fact, the environment for dragon slayers is not set up. I ignored all those problems.

“It’s half a day, or a round trip, so one day is enough. Assuming the sailing time you said is not wrong.”

Because concept lovers don’t care about that!

So please take care of my future self!