Surviving With An Sss Rank Inventory - Chapter 81

Surviving With An Sss-Rank Inventory Chapter 81

Episode 81

“You probably didn’t see it wrong. “That warning was issued by Luna to catch us.”

Dio, who confirmed from Ates’ reaction that he had seen his wanted badge, nodded and said.

‘Wouldn’t it be better to clearly inform Luna of her danger?’

Of course, Dio does not intend to tell Ates the whole story.

What I’m saying now is just a device to make it easier to move on to the future story.

Dio says that they are the people pursued by the Luna Church and that the beings they meet in the future are also on the same side.

“What we do is so secret that it is misunderstood even in the Holy Kingdom.”

“Are you saying that even the Holy Kingdom doesn’t know about the existence of the Demon King’s army punitive force?”

“okay. The helpers of the punitive force do not have ordinary status. “The Witch of Balance that we have to meet now is the one being chased by Seongguk.”

“That…”

Although he didn’t know who the Witch of Balance was, Ates could understand why Dio was saying this to him.

If he, who is a Confucius, continues to join them, there is a risk that he will be regarded as a heretic by the Luna Church.

That’s exactly what Dio is talking about.

“You have personal things to carry. Still, are you going to take the risk and join us?”

“….”

Artes hesitated, looking into Dio’s now serious eyes.

This is different from just suffering and being in danger yourself.

‘If I am accused of heresy… my family and territory…’

The Duke of Bertio, a prestigious family that prides itself on being the best in the Eastern Continent.

However, the fact that even the emperor of the empire is being chased by the Luna Church, which is aware of their concerns, is not something that can be taken lightly.

but.

still…!

“Your secret. “Is that for the sake of peace on the continent?”

“…yes.”

It was for Dio’s personal life rather than for the well-being and peace of the continent, but…

there was no need to say that.

Whatever the reason, the end result is to prepare for the devil who will come in the future.

Dio felt nervous as he saw Artes hesitating about something.

It would be such a waste to cut off the relationship with Artes like this.

However, considering the personality of Artes that we have seen so far, Dio clearly knows what to say.

“Of course, it won’t be an easy problem. The work we do is difficult, the pay is low, the bitter cold, the scorching heat and the darkness that lasts for months. “We must take risks that cannot guarantee safety against all these risks.”

Dio spoke solemnly, citing a job posting for a great explorer who left a lasting mark in history.

“What’s left at the end?”

Dio concluded his last words while extending his hand toward Ates.

“glory. and….”

“…?”

“honor.”

“Ugh!”

Ates let out an exclamation as he felt something boiling in Dio’s words.

“Why is he like that?”

Evelyn’s cunning, who was not at all interested in Ates’ silent fight, was heard.

Evelyn, who could not sympathize with Ates’ serious attitude of having to think about her family at all, thought it was just a low price.

For some reason, the scene resembles that of a rich boy who was taken in by a conman.

The other party members who felt this also had the same thoughts as Evelyn, but did not dare to say it out loud.

“I’ll do it! Burn this life and join you on your journey! For glory and honor!”

“okay. okay.”

“Hahaha glory! honor!!”

Ates cried out while holding Dio’s hand, and Dio comforted him.

In a situation filled with determination for some and tricks for others, the door burst open.

“uh?”

Evelyn immediately recognized the new people brought by Charles and jumped up.

* * *

“Eveline!”

“I was so sorry back then!”

Two lanky country youth knelt down and apologized to Evelyn.

“it’s okay. I’ve already forgotten what happened back then. “I am a generous wizard.”

“Oh oh! Wizard? “You succeeded, right?”

“of course. Jansen, you’re already bald. I thought so.”

“Haha…”

Jansen, who was clearly the same age as Evelyn, bitterly stroked his bald head.

“Aberdeen. You should shave your beard. “You’ve been dirty since long ago.”

“Is that so? Sorry.”

Everdeen also stroked his beard and simply apologized for Evelyn’s harsh words.

This was probably because they felt just as sorry for Evelyn as Charles.

“This is our first meeting, right? This is Monelline, Charles’ wife. “I heard a lot from him.”

“What is he talking about?”

Evelyn grumbled at Monelin’s kindness.

but.

It was clearly just a painful memory, but for Evelyn, even that was a memory.

Or perhaps she was relieving stress by letting out all the anger she had been holding in, but she didn’t seem to be in a very bad mood.

Leaving them behind, Dio exchanged greetings with the new people who came in with Jansen and Everdeen.

“This is my father and the chief of Oaks. And this is my father-in-law, Lord Taliman.”

“Nice to meet you.”

Charles represented the group and introduced people to Dio.

In addition to the news that Evelyn had returned to Oaks, the owner of the upper house heard that she had come with a stranger colleague.

He was intrigued by this and added that he would come along.

“Where do you come from?”

“I’m from the far west.”

“Wow, you came from far away. West ah It’s a dizzy neighborhood. “Oh, this guy is my employee.”

Taliman shook hands with Dio and introduced his staff next to him.

“My name is Hans.”

Is this a merchant’s unique habit?

The bespectacled merchant said hello and quickly glanced at Dio and the others.

They may be trying to sell or buy items from unscheduled visitors.

but.

A merchant whose eyes sparkle as he sees someone.

It was as if he had discovered a treasure.

* * *

While Dio’s group was talking with Charles and the villagers, Dio sat down separately with the village chief of Oaks.

Not at Charles’ house, but at a shelter set up in the village.

“Topaz… you mean?”

The pseudonym of Calliope, who works in Ox, is Topaz.

“You are the guests that Topaz was talking about.”

Like the chief of Hallstatar, the chief here also seemed to have heard something from Calliope and easily understood the reason for Dio’s visit.

This makes the story easier.

“Is he here now?”

Dio immediately asked the village chief about her whereabouts.

“He said he would visit the lake outside the village for a few days and then come back. “He’s probably back by now.”

“Lake?”

“yes. I don’t know what you’re doing. “He often stops by the lake.”

lake.

I vaguely remember it.

The memory of fighting against Calliope, who was meditating there.

Since I know the location, I was thinking that it wouldn’t be a bad idea to go there right away.

“It’s not that far from the village, but… Topaz doesn’t really welcome people coming to the lake.”

“is it so?”

After hearing the village chief’s next words, Dio immediately changed his mind.

‘I wonder what she’s doing at the lake…’

But there’s no need to upset her.

Literally, if you visit for no reason, a battle event may occur like the player did.

According to the village chief, he was returning to Oaks, so it seemed better to wait for now.

‘Still, I’m glad I confirmed it was in Ox.’

If Calliope wasn’t in Ox, I would have had to go through the trouble of looking for the village again.

“Then, I will take care of you in the village in the meantime.”

“of course. “You are Topaz’s honored guest. Please rest at ease.”

* * *

After finishing his conversation with the village chief, Dio headed to the annex he had prepared.

Since the number of people in the group was not small, it was difficult to wait at Charles’ house, the newlywed’s home.

So, the village chief took great care to provide a separate building built to welcome guests from outside the village.

Dio was able to see Roberto first settling down in the neatly organized outbuilding.

“Are you here?”

Roberto, who was sitting at the table clinking beer glasses with Eveline’s friends, welcomed Dio.

“What about the other kids?”

“Heart and Clover went out for a bit with the merchants…and Jack will look around the neighborhood.”

Although Clover’s identity was revealed, Roberto used a pseudonym because he still needed to disguise his identity to the other party members.

Dio nodded and sat down in the empty seat.

“okay. “It would be best for everyone to rest now.”

“Did the story go well?”

“Some extent.”

Dio ended with a short answer to Roberto’s question.

Because there were many listening ears at this table.

“Dia, please get a drink too!”

The bald-headed Jansen offered Dio a drink.

“Then I won’t hesitate.”

The only people currently gathered for a drink were Roberto Jansen Aberdeen and Charles’ wife, Monelline.

Charles seemed unable to participate because he was busy with his work as acting chief.

“I heard you are wandering all over the continent. “What are you doing in a village like this?”

“Diamond Heart Clover…sounds like the name of a poker card…excuse me, but what do you do?”

Dio answered the questions of Janssen and Everdeen, who were slightly drunk.

“I stopped by while I was passing by while working as a mercenary. “It is also Evelyn’s hometown.”

However, Jansen, who was listening to D.O., opened his mouth with wide eyes as if someone had already hit the player.

“A mercenary? I heard that Evelyn is carrying out a secret mission as part of her job as a court mage.”

“….”

Hearing Jansen’s words, Dio looked at Roberto, but he, too, seemed to be embarrassed, so he just swept his face with his palm.

‘If the royal wizard makes up the name of someone’s dog… it’s sweet.’

Dio was obviously irritated inside by the story that Evelyn must have told, but he could not confiscate Evelyn as a liar.

Because you want to tell people in your hometown that you are doing well.

“Ah…I’m telling you this because we are friends from Evelyn’s hometown, but it is a secret mission. He was disguised as a mercenary. Haha, I believe you will keep the secret.”

“Oh, I see. “These are precious people!”

“If you’re a court wizard, you’re from the capital of the empire, right? “Somehow…”

Monelin, who was carrying the alcohol, joined in the story with an envious look in her eyes.

Then, even though there were many empty seats, I sat down next to Roberto and looked at him intently.

‘Is that okay?’

Dio felt an inexplicable sense of uneasiness from Monellin, who was looking at Roberto appreciatively.

The current Roberto is very different from his days in Estellum, when he was busy with work.

The pale skin disappeared and its skin became shiny, probably because it had been eating well and maintaining a smooth supply of blood (it was fed our blood).

Basically, vampires are a race as noble as nobles.

They are a race that tempts people and takes their blood.

It’s all said and done if the most famous vampire is a count.

‘As expected, racial characteristics cannot be ignored.’

Fortunately, Roberto was not a vampire who drained blood from random people.

Dio tried to ignore Monelin’s reaction.

While he was still drinking, Dio was able to spot a figure running from afar through the open door.

“Hurray!”

“What is this again?”

The one who appeared in front of Dio was Evelyn, who said she wanted to do some business with the merchant.

She strutted around with all kinds of accessories and showed them off to Dio.

“Look at this, isn’t it cool? “If you buy 10, you get 1 free!”

“….”

He definitely had the image of a miser, but I guess that wasn’t the case.

This person is just the embodiment of material greed, who likes money and luxury.

“Look at this! Necklace and ring set! If you buy it as a set…”

Dio looked pitifully at Evelyn, who seemed to have been taken in by the merchant’s flashy words.

‘There are more reasons to stop by the warehouse quickly.’

What Evelyn purchased were only luxury goods and items that did nothing to help her grow.

“I tried to stop him, but still…”

Sepia, who seemed to have come with Evelyn, shook her head and spoke to Dio as if complaining.

“why? It’s pretty! “Is it okay to buy this much?”

“No, it’s not okay. Where is the merchant? “Go and return it right away.”

“why!”

Evelyn threw a tantrum, but Dio was not generous enough to accept her pampering.

I also happened to have some business to see the merchant.

“Bring me and follow me.”

“Ugh~”

Dio said, and Sephia grabbed Evelyn, who was struggling to go, and forcefully dragged her.

Dio, who was wandering around looking for a merchant, found Ates playing with children in a vacant lot in the village.

‘He’s doing this here too.’

As he was looking around the village, he seemed unable to shake off the children who approached him as if they were curious.

However, there was no sign of forcing play at all.

Rather, I felt rewarded by the constant laughter of the children.

But Dio soon looked away.

‘That guy…’

A person caught in Dio’s field of vision.

Hans, a subordinate of the upper class seen at Charles’ house, was watching Ates from afar, just like Dio.

Not long after that, he appeared to approach Ates in a friendly manner.

‘As expected, this is the Hans I know.’

Dio, who watched this, also took steps towards them.

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