Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer? - Chapter 46

◈Episode 46 I prayed and prayed (4)

The tips of Windson’s lips trembled. The silence that came with the salty smell of salt left me laughing for a moment.

“…Hey hey. “Do you really think you can slay a dragon?”

That was a very meaningless question.

If you don’t slay the dragon, you’re doomed. Is there any need to imagine failure?

Moreover, strictly speaking, we were a party gathered to kill Satan.

Could it be that the dragon is stronger than Satan? If you’re not going to find a purpose, it’s right to just end this party. Just as you wouldn’t challenge yourself to hunt the final raid boss with the specs that you can’t even defeat the first raid boss.

But is it possible to close this game like a normal game by saying it ‘stops running’? That’s not it either.

I had no choice, either as a player or as a concept enthusiast. The former cannot cancel the quest, and the latter is in no mood to back down.

“If you lead the way.”

In other words, there was only one answer. We push ahead and say that it will be done unconditionally. Haha.

“…okay. Maybe so. But you know. “I am the only one who loses in this transaction.”

Of course, if you think this will work, you absolutely do not, do you?

Wind Hand is not an idiot. Should I listen to this? It’s only now that logic or appeals for recognition have stopped working in the name of people’s lives being at stake.

“There is no reason for me to gamble and take that loss.”

Rather, I was amazed at how calmly the wind hand came out. If you look at what I said strictly speaking, isn’t it just an unreasonable statement?

It’s hard to be rational in such a tantrum, but I think Baramson is a surprisingly calm person.

“The question is wrong.”

Despite this, I didn’t stop talking.

“If you can hire a dragon slayer in exchange for a day, this will be your business.”

I repeat, my concept was not one of retreating nature…

“…I’m going crazy.”

“There are no further proposals. “The time to spend on you is over.”

And it’s not too lame either.

I decided to just stop here.

“…Captain.”

“know. don’t worry.”

The Wind Hand was whispering with the group, but I wasn’t looking forward to it.

Raid? it will work out somehow. Since I didn’t troll about the deal, I think we can look at this part with some confidence.

Even if this fails, the Archmage is not allowed to say anything to me.

“After your confidence, I would have believed it under normal circumstances, but… I would also gamble with the lives of my brothers—.”

Jingling jingling.

However, as expected, the moment Baramson was about to reject the offer, the bell inside the reception room rang.

What happened three seconds later was that the reception room door squeaked open.

Windson hastily put on his robe.

“Someone came looking for that client.”

“Captain!”

“We’re in big trouble!”

A new clerk stuck his head out through the open door, and behind him, a series of voices that seemed to call for the Wind Hand continued.

“you guys!?”

It seems like they are people that Baramson knows. Windson and his companion were startled.

And the outside of the reception room became noisy for a moment, but soon became quiet and someone came in as the representative. Perhaps because he couldn’t afford a proper robe, he was dressed in a tattered cloth with a string attached to his chest.

Inside, you can see a chest cover and bandages that are slightly transparent in red.

“I’m sorry captain.”

“Ikkam?”

Is it because the clerk left at the same time the representative entered? The person called Ikkam took off his robe without paying attention and knelt down.

Her black hair, braided into dozens of braids, was short and flowing, and her body was exposed to injuries here and there.

“We lost the ship.”

“what?!”

Windson, who was in a hurry to take care of Ikkam, was shocked by those words.

“A beast I’ve never seen before appeared in the sea. They looked exactly like saltwater crocodiles, and they cut into the bottom of the boat…”

“Saltwater crocodiles?”

“Would you mind telling me more about that story for a moment?”

A saltwater crocodile…? Wait a minute, is this a dragon disease?

“…?”

“Isn’t it… a beast with a bone-like texture?”

“How did you do that…”

Ikkam’s eyes widened at the Archmage’s question. It looks like Yongahyeong really caused their ship to sink. The question is, where on earth did it happen?

“Did you go near Yongulmun Gate? Did something happen there?”

“That’s…”

Ikkam looked back at Wind Hand as if asking for permission, and Wind Hand also stared at him with burning eyes.

“Hey, I guess I know what they are.”

On one hand, his face was pale. The blood-stained face looks as if it was made from a blank sheet of paper.

“Didn’t I tell you? “The sea dragon has become corrupted.”

“yes? “Is the sleeping sea dragon corrupted?”

“What does that have to do with the beast that sank my ship?”

“They are the changed teeth and scales of a sea dragon. Usually, it is made by a sea dragon to protect itself… but as the sea dragon became corrupted, its purpose seems to have changed. “We were also attacked once during our search.”

Around that time, I briefly thought about something else. If the Inquisitor hadn’t built it at that time, the ship we were on would have had a hole in it.

Although it was in the past, I felt some relief.

“What…”

“Then answer me now. Where did you meet them? “If they have increased the radius of their activity, then I am asking because the story has become serious.”

“…It’s just a tent.”

Windson, who had his forehead scrunched up in response to the Archmage’s fuss, barely gave an answer. It was a calm tone.

“We docked a ship in Gamak Bay in case Vipurit’s men were waiting in this city.”

Gamak Bay was where we were trying to lure the dragon. It was also a place located right in the middle between Yongulmun Gate and Grutels.

“…It seems like things have gotten more serious.”

The Inquisitor opened his mouth for the first time in a long time, spit out one word, and closed it again. I was a little concerned about his attitude, but I agreed with the words themselves.

If this continues, dragon soldiers will soon appear in the waters right in front of the port.

“…Captain.”

“…get up first. This isn’t your fault. This is something I didn’t expect either. “If I had been there, it wouldn’t have made much of a difference.”

“sorry.”

“Even if you don’t apologize. Were the kids hurt more than that?”

“Wayan is dead… Teman and Ketut are injured. Fortunately, the rest is fine.”

“Yes…”

Upon hearing the news of the death, I first prayed for his soul to rest in peace. At the same time, I also calculated what would happen if this happens. Even if you are cold-hearted, there is nothing you can do about it. There were many lives at stake here too.

“Are the injuries serious? “If it’s okay, I can help you with treatment.”

“….”

“Don’t worry. I won’t go into debt with something like this. “I’m just trying to do my duty as a human being.”

“…Please.”

If this happens, the problem is not saving people over there, but returning home. Even if you try to save a boat, how much is a boat or two worth? You won’t be able to get it easily.

Even if you find a boat, you won’t have enough money to hire someone to take it. From that side’s perspective, it’s the worst.

“I…”

“Please wait a moment.”

Meanwhile, the injured person was moved inside the reception room, and the Archmage stopped the Inquisitor from stepping forward. I still don’t know if it’s because of his previous display of hostility toward the temple.

“I will do it.”

“Please do me a favor.”

Instead, Dev stepped forward. I wondered if he could treat me well even though he wasn’t a doctor, but surprisingly, Dev’s healing skills were very good.

With the addition of the Archmage’s magic, the wounds of the two people were quickly treated. It’s slower than the treatment done with divine power, but at least it doesn’t seem to get worse.

“….”

Windson’s face darkened as he looked at his subordinates being treated.

“I didn’t want to gamble with my brothers’ lives, but…”

And when the treatment was over, he stood in front of me.

“hey. Seriously, I’ll ask again. “Really… can you really kill a dragon?”

Suddenly, I wondered if this was also a correction for the development of the story.

“If I cooperate, will you kill the sea dragon and come help Jakrati?”

If that’s the case, I think it’s a bit cruel. Because guiding an individual’s impulses and creating a situation in which one must do so are very different.

“I should have told you.”

But I can’t not answer.

“One day is enough.”

I spat out an answer in a calm manner.

“Yes, I did. Haha.”

The wind hand held his forehead and laughed. It was a meaningless laugh. A laugh with a sad edge that makes the listener feel weak.

The Archmage who had healed everyone just stood up and looked at us.

“No way, just skip the price and wash your mouth…”

“Don’t insult me.”

“Is it an insult? good. Well… Finally, can you show me something to make me more confident? “I want you to prove that you can slay a dragon.”

That was quite a fair request. At least when recommending an investment, they usually present some plausible graphs and forecasts.

It’s just that I don’t have anything to prove as evidence right now. Would you believe me if I split a building in half?

“If he single-handedly killed hundreds of demons and slaughtered dozens of demon contractors, wouldn’t that be somewhat believable?”

Suddenly, Dev quietly added a word. Windson’s eyes narrowed.

“That’s… amazing. Still, it’s a bit ambiguous.”

“For your information, this is not a record, it was done in one day.”

“what? “Is there anyone in the world who can do that?”

“You’re here.”

I felt a little shaken. Isn’t that…a different case?

“I killed a dragon the size of a house with just two hits.”

When did I… Ah, Nuker. He was captured so vainly that it doesn’t really feel like he’s a dragon.

“I received a guild medal for that alone. “Let’s take out the box and take a look.”

I looked through the inventory with a bug-cheeked face, similar to the last time the secretary made a request. Medals of merit, which were thought to be a waste of inventory, seem to be surprisingly useful.

“It’s true…”

Wind Hand rolled the medal a little in his hand and immediately returned it. I half believe it and half don’t believe it. An ambiguous feeling floated over his face.

“If you are in doubt, you can ask someone else. “If you say it happened in Tatara, there will be one or two people who will say it.”

“Ha, you’re so confident… Okay. “Then let’s see if I can believe it.”

But he didn’t have much of a choice. It seems like a decision has been made.

“Captain…”

Even his companion, who had been with him from the beginning and fully understood the situation, did not stop him in the end. Just sad eyes.

“Ha, I didn’t know that I would be putting my life and my men at stake in a gambling game like this. Even Jakrati…”

At that point, the wind hand seemed to be glaring at me. I didn’t necessarily avoid it. There is no shame or anxiety about overspending blank checks.

“You must keep your word.”

Well, actually, it’s not like it’s not there at all, but it’s a situation where there’s no choice for either them or us. If I show it off, will my morale only decline further?

It would be very difficult for the future me to have to take care of everything, but… that was the future that had already been decided when I was locked into the concept.

So go straight! Always go straight! Don’t look behind you! Because there isn’t any anyway!

“Hey wise man!”

“Say it.”

“You mentioned earlier that you would accompany me as an advance payment, right? Don’t add conditions to it! You said it yourself earlier that you would do your best to get aid to Zakrati in advance. Even if we can’t do it, we have to dispatch one great sage. “That is my first condition.”

“It should be so.”

“And leave out the temple. “I don’t get any help there.”

“…I knew that too.”

“Secondly, our protection. I’m not saying you shouldn’t report it. I’m asking you to protect me from Vipurit. “I’ve already managed to overcome the siege and arrive here. If I participate in something big like this, don’t you think my position will be known to them?”

“I understand.”

“A boat and food for us when we return to Jakrati for the third time.”

“Is there more?”

“Lastly… if I die, I must take my men to Jakrati.”

“Don’t worry. I definitely promise. If you wish, you can get it notarized by the Adventurer’s Guild.”

It’s different from before, the situation is more disadvantageous… but other than the first condition, it wasn’t that difficult. Also, the first part is up to the Archmage to take care of.

There is no loss from our perspective. Oh, it’s not there at all. When this is over, I will be forced to go to the Yabad region.

…Will you follow me? Write. No, isn’t it better if you don’t follow me? Then you can stop thinking about concepts.

Well, there’s no way it won’t follow.

“Okay then, now that it’s decided, I’ll have to hear how the sea dragon hunting is going. But before that, I’d like to explain the situation to my group.”

“However much. Let’s move on now. “Don’t they need to rest too?”

“Thank you for that.”

Anyway, I saved the captain with this. It was the end of a fierce battle to save the captain.

「❖ Fang aimed at Jakrati

∎ Move to Jakrati」

In return, it can’t be helped that a new quest was created.

“Then, to save time, I’ll at least listen to the general situation as I go. “Aren’t you going to have a plan in order?”

…But what do you do when you have a quest? The crisis isn’t over yet.

Our plan hasn’t been made yet, but it’s ruined hehe.