Stuck in The Tower - Chapter 496

Chapter 497 The Groffin Mercenary Corps

What did you feel while moving past the first territory you stopped by?

“I expected it, but the security is not so good.”

I don’t know if it’s because the gates are bursting everywhere and the door to the demon world is open, but if you pass the area where the lord’s power is, the security is not so good.

Monsters appeared in unexpected places, and people who lost their home and turned into bandits were not bored.

Occasionally, there were those who seemed to be at the top.

“I was on my guard first.”

He showed a stern attitude on the day that he might have approached with another ulterior motive.

As soon as I saw me, I was thrilled to see the guards drawing their swords in unison and the merchants taking cover behind the wagons.

Looking at the movement, it’s not like I’ve done it once or twice. Of course, I was alone and passed without a few words of conversation, so nothing special happened.

At least, being a stranger here was a target of caution.

Even if I was alone, I didn’t have much faith, so I hadn’t suffered in a similar way.

I sent a little boy to lower my guard, and then the bandits who were in ambush revealed themselves.

In this era, moving to another area was a dangerous thing.

“Ewww. You won’t have to sleep overnight.”

I didn’t want to cause unnecessary trouble, so I moved mainly to places where people don’t go often, so I ended up homeless.

Homelessness is now a daily routine, and sleeping on the cold floor is not a problem, but isn’t it natural to want to be a human being if you can live comfortably?

I had been homeless for four days already, so I thought of a decent meal and a place to sleep, and fortunately I was able to enter a small but well-rounded town.

I didn’t come here just to rest.

‘I need to hear some news. I need to make sure I’m on the right track.’

No matter what anyone says, the world you experience for the first time. There was no navigation or map application like Hyundai, and there was a limit to moving by asking without a proper map.

At least, I was confident in finding the way because I had accumulated experience, but even that became ambiguous as the distance increased.

“Are you an outsider there?”

“As you can see.”

“You have come at a bad time. Well, since you’re alone, you seem to be confident in your skills, but it’s better to be quiet in the village.”

The man guarding the village entrance hinted.

Judging by their attire, they don’t seem like knights, and they look like vigilantes in charge of security in the village.

Judging from the long scars on his mouth, he seems to have some practical experience. As much as the advice of such a person, I was interested.

“Looks like something is going on in town.”

“Because a mercenary is in, tsk. What’s the point of coming to this corner, not just one or two, but the entire mercenary corps?”

The man, frowning as if he was annoyed, looked me up and down.

“You seem like an adventurer, but you’d better not go to an inn. It’s a small town, so there’s only one inn. They’re taking over, so don’t get involved and look at it badly.”

It’s ugly looking, but it’s kind. I don’t think anyone has ever been so kind to me as an outsider after falling to this dimension.

“It’s because you don’t have a single scar on your face, it makes you feel like a novice. Don’t forget that mercenaries become robbers if they’re wrong.”

“Are you familiar with it?”

“Because I was once a mercenary too. Tsk. If you have nowhere to sleep, ask the village chief. Because he is a kind person.”

“Thank you for the favor.”

I shook my head lightly and went inside.

Thank you for your words, but I intend to go to the inn. It’s a bit different to be indebted to a village chief who doesn’t have a single face.

‘If you say it’s a mercenary group, rumors will be bright.’

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from going through the scenarios, it’s that there’s no better place to gather miscellaneous information than a place where wandering people gather.

Rumors are exaggerated or there are many lies, so the reliability is a bit low, but I have to accept that much.

* * *

‘It’s definitely a bit of a condescending atmosphere.’

Mercenaries are those who live on knife rice. Since the mercenaries themselves came in, it would feel threatening to the villagers.

It’s as if the armed forces have come inside. There were also some wandering the streets, but women pulled hoods to cover their faces, and men held out knives at their waists in a silent protest not to touch them.

It’s called a sword, but it’s very awkward, but it seems like you’re carrying it for self-defense.

‘I think it’s rather counterproductive.’

Let’s fight with dirty words and fight with a sword. It’ll be difficult if it comes out like this.

It’s not like I care about that.

It was not difficult to find the inn because it was a small town. The time is early evening. As it is a world without streetlights, it will get dark soon after the sunset.

Good timing.

-When I opened the door with my daughter

and entered, I saw employees busily carrying food with nervous faces and people whose faces were plastered with minor scars.

Just looking at it, if you leave it in the mercenary mountain, wouldn’t you believe it even if it’s a bandit?

Their eyes are on me. The waitress also looked embarrassed, but ignored it and headed to the counter.

“Give me a room. The duration of a single room is 3 days.”

I planned to prepare before heading to the next destination, so I took three days as a period.

The man who appeared to be the innkeeper glanced at the mercenaries and shook his head.

“There is no room. I am sorry.”

It’s a lie. The room key was hanging on the wall inside the counter. that there is still room

The entire mercenary corps, but fifteen. How could there be only one room with the name of an inn?

I’m just trying to send it out because I don’t want a fight to break out.

-Seuug

took out a silver coin from his bosom and handed it to him. The money was given to him by robbers and bandits he encountered along the way.

“This is the price of the room and meals, and this is a tip to ask for some convenience during your stay.”

He took out three more silver coins and held them out. I don’t know much about this world, but I have an approximate market price.

It was a place where there was nothing to do, so everyone talked a lot, and I heard various stories from the adventurer party who met on the roadside and accompanied me for a day.

I remember being surprised by me, who had no sense of money.

“Mmm.”

The innkeeper frowns and worries. He was looking at me with worried eyes, and just as he was about to shake his head, a voice came from behind.

“I think there’s room left at the owner’s, but what are you doing without receiving guests?”

“If you do it too hard, you won’t be able to do business! ha ha ha!”

mercenaries.

The red-faced people, probably having had some alcohol, chatted with a crushing pronunciation and burst into laughter.

The innkeeper wiped his face, turned over the room key, and whispered in a low voice.

“I’d rather not come out of the room. Meals will also be delivered to me separately.”

“You don’t have to. I haven’t eaten dinner yet, so prepare it right away.”

“No, even if someone worries…!”

The embittered innkeeper was about to shout something, but when he realized that his voice was too loud, he shut up.

He waved his hand and said, “Do whatever you want.” He went into the kitchen and I sat down a little away from the mercenaries.

A mercenary approaches me. This is the guy I told you to give me the room earlier.

‘He’s a subtle guy.’

Outwardly, he looks like a drunkard, but his eyes do not waver. What should I say? Feeling like pretending to be drunk?

“Why are you so alone? It’s only for a moment, but we’ll be under the same roof. Shall we have a drink?”

Then, he handed me a cup full of alcohol. is it beer

once accepted I don’t know if it’s just good affinity or if it has some other purpose.

If there’s one thing that gets in the way…

‘Both the guards and the innkeeper seem to be wary of them to the extent that they go too far.’

Enough to worry about me, an outsider.

“Let’s have a drink!”

And then, the guy who drinks at once. I also emptied my glass.

I wondered if it might have been poisoned, but it’s just alcohol.

“It’s exciting, yes!”

“You drink well. Do you like it!”

Cheers around and cheers up the atmosphere.

“To that.”

“Oh, you can’t.”

Subtly, Deokchun tried to drink too, so I stopped him. If that frog drinks, the reins get loose. It was good to block it for everyone.

He stuck out his tongue as if he was dissatisfied, but he didn’t become more stubborn.

“You raise an unusual animal. is it a pet? timing? It’s not a normal animal.”

The guy showed interest in Deokchun, so he reached out his hand.

“A pretty clever fellow. I didn’t even give a full name. I am Evil Eye.”

“Ah, that’s right. Groffin, the mercenary leader, Huka Grofin.”

When I changed the subject, the guy straightened his shoulders and pointed at the people behind him.

You seem to have some pride in your own mercenaries. I don’t know because it’s Groffin’s mercenary. I roughly remembered the name and just put the food the host had brought into my mouth.

Seeing me like that, Huka Grofin’s eyes lit up and the corner of her mouth raised. Those who were silent for a while also burst into laughter a beat late.

“You’re calm even after hearing our name. hahaha! This was no ordinary bet!”

Why are these guys doing this?

“It’s a hobby to see a surprised look when you reveal your identity while drinking happily. I am embarrassed to see this.”

“That means you’re full of confidence, Captain.”

“I have an interesting friend. I don’t know if it’s a bluff, but you shouldn’t have that level of knack!”

Apparently, offering me a drink wasn’t a simple favor.

Looking at surprised faces is a hobby. bad personality I’m doing this because I don’t know the real ones.

‘I’m a little curious.’

[The SSS-class power star-watching eyes are displayed.]

I quietly drank water and used the power.

[Huka Grofin]

– Neutral NPC.

-The leader of the Grofin Mercenary Corps.

-The Penwheel Manor is active as a base.

– Self-proclaimed Treasure Hunter. Taching blade robbery.

-Notoriety is better than fame!

It seems that he is somewhere between robbers and mercenaries.

I don’t think the information coming out is stronger than me. If there is one thing that catches your attention.

‘Treasure Hunter?’

Aren’t you talking about those who are looking for treasure?

That guy dragged the entire mercenary group out of the base. little bit interested

“I was thinking of using it as a side dish while teasing, but it doesn’t look good when it comes out like this.”

“Do you usually say that to your face?”

“It usually happens that way.”

Huka Grofin said, smelling of alcohol, and the mercenaries slowly rose from their seats.

The innkeeper is shaking his head, saying he knew it would happen like this.

I know they’re bad guys. I had something to ask while gathering information.

“I heard that this area is my first trip. Is it right that you are arguing with me?”

If you don’t know, check it out.

“Oh right.”

“Good.”

“what?”

– Bahak!

I immediately hit him on the head with a wooden bowl.

Shards of trees blown away and the mercenary leader passed out on the floor.

Although surprised, the mercenaries immediately drew their weapons and rushed at them. Eyes glistening with life. A sword that stabs at vital points without hesitation.

“Slicing a knife in the first place.”

After avoiding the attack by tilting her body, she hit the forearm with the blade stabbed with the sword.

fast!

With the sound of bones breaking, the forearm rotates freely. Then, he hit his jaw with his hand, causing his teeth to break and fall to the floor.

Are the teeth right? I didn’t even know it was teeth because I was singing so much. anyway.

“Now I am going to ask you a few questions. If you don’t answer within one second, you’re eliminated.”

-I

took a big step closer to one of the mercenaries. As the distance narrowed in an instant, the frightened guy stabbed me on the butt, and I kindly bent my knees to meet eye level.

“Do you know about the hero?”

“yes yes?”

“leaving out.”

– Quaang!

I stuck his head into the floor. He wriggled for a moment and then drooped.

Slowly standing up, I chose my next target.

The sound of the mercenaries swallowing saliva was heard.