Episode 315 Jace’s Merchant Company (2)
Ray, who sneaked into the merchant’s bedroom, cast a puzzled look at Jace’s murmuring.
‘They did it? Is there someone behind the top line?’
Jace’s guild was a guild he might have heard of at least once.
It has risen like a divinity in the new merchant guild, and at the same time, it is an guild that holds exclusive deals.
It was hard to imagine that there would be someone behind them.
If you listen to the words of the top lord, it was clear that there was someone manipulating them behind the scenes.
‘I’m sure it’s suspicious. The password similar to Proxia, and the current abundance… There are only things that are difficult to explode at once.’
You may need to do a little research.
Ray, who was trying to subjugate (?) the client who had entrusted the request to the odds immediately, changed his mind.
Originally, I was going to throw out the muk bowl right away, but I think it’s okay to leave it alive for a bit.
Until we figure out who’s behind them, it’s better to leave them alone.
* * *
The bandit pulled in front of Jace gnashed his teeth.
One of the escort knights slapped the bandit on the cheek at the rudeness.
slam-!
“Be courteous to the lord of the top.”
The bandit’s attitude didn’t change at all, even though he drew his sword and threatened.
No, on the contrary, he only showed his hostility and growled.
The bandit spat out the blood in his mouth and spat out a curse.
“Aww…! This dog -like baby! Do you know what humiliation I went through because of you!
“This guy is still!”
The moment the escort knight turned on his twin wick and was about to slap him again.
Jace threw up his hand and bit him.
“done. Judging from his appearance, he doesn’t seem like someone who would listen to him just because he hit him a few times.”
“Because of your order, our brothers are not as good as they are! Even if it means sacrificing my life, I will kill you!”
Seeing that his eyes were bloodshot red, he must have lost his mind somewhere.
There were only three users to come around.
Jace, who kicked the bandit in the jaw with force, clicked his tongue.
“You are so stupid. You’re like banditry. Such a poor bastard.”
The bandit was unmoved even though one hit in the jaw and several of them went out.
If you’ve reached this level, you might be scared, but on the contrary, you burst into madness.
“Hahahahaha! You’re the lesser one, Jace! I will wait and see how long you, who touched someone you shouldn’t have touched, will be safe!”
As the energetic escort knights hurled their sturdy fists at him, the bandit suddenly fell to the ground.
He doesn’t stop laughing even though he protects his head with his hands.
The grotesque appearance made Jace feel a chill in his chest.
I feel uneasy for some reason, and cold sweat runs down my back.
‘Did I do something wrong like that bastard said?’
Once I started to doubt myself, my thoughts grew out of control.
My heart sank at the thought that those who looked after me would leave because of my current mistake.
he asked in an urgent voice like never before.
“Wait a minute… What do you mean by someone you shouldn’t touch?”
“Keugh… Hehehe… How many users do you have to come under you?”
He frowned at the bandit who answered questions with questions.
Why are you asking such a thing all of a sudden?
Jace looked around and did some simple math.
Excluding the mercenaries borrowed from the guild, there were thirteen Aura users under his command.
This was a fairly superior power for a merchant.
There is no need to tell it straight to the bare bandit.
When he finally did not answer, the bandit sneered and continued.
“Your subordinates I’ve seen are at most a little over ten. Ordinary bastards would not be able to attack you, but the monster you touched is different.”
“Who the hell did I touch? I only gave you orders to make the bar old man drink.”
The bandit, who was enjoying seeing Jace’s frustration, looked up at him and said,
“I am a sword master. You touched the sword of the kingdom.”
sword of the kingdom.
It is a title given to those who say that they have seen the extreme of the sword beyond Aura users.
As titles are directly bestowed by the king, they have overwhelming power and power at the same time.
Did you touch the sword of that kingdom?
What the hell is that!
He had never done anything so dangerous.
No matter how much he likes money, he wants to avoid confrontation with the sword master even if he gives him ten thousand gold.
Besides, whose family name was Sword Master?
How could such a being appear in such a small town that is not even a royal city?
There was a tremor in Jace’s voice, though it was clear that he was making no sense.
“…it can’t be.”
At the same time, even the expressions of the escort knights hardened.
they looked at each other
“The work of the upper house has become a nuisance. If you really messed with the Sword Master, you can’t handle the aftermath.”
“It would be better to kill him and make him shut his mouth.”
Jace felt the same way.
I was going to kill him anyway, but I’m afraid of what will happen if I go on living like this.
He pulled out the sword hanging from the escort knight’s waist.
With a clean movement, stab the sword down and penetrate the bandit’s abdomen.
Fu-wook!
“Aagh!”
A series of movements are as natural as flowing water.
The escort knights, who had been laughing at the upper house in their hearts, looked at Jace with surprised eyes.
He swung his sword briefly to wipe off the blood and said.
“Put this away. Bury them as far away as possible.”
The escort knight whose sword was stolen by him nodded blankly.
“I see.”
“Hurry up. I can’t believe that the kingdom’s sword has appeared in such a small, remote village, but there’s nothing wrong with being prepared.”
The bandit, who had been listening, gritted his teeth and cursed.
“Keuuuugh… I’ll be waiting for you… in the underworld…”
Jace just looked at him with a sneer.
“Crazy.”
* * *
“He was more persevering than I thought.”
Looking at the bandit’s corpse being dragged away, Ray muttered from beyond the outer wall.
I didn’t feel any sympathy for him because he must have done a lot of things to people’s backs anyway.
Rather than that, it was a matter of the future.
Sang Sangju looks quite capable, but it’s not enough to infiltrate Ray’s office.
But just because it’s easy doesn’t mean you can’t put it into practice right away.
What to do after that had to be done carefully.
If the owner of the upper house senses something while rummaging through the office right now, digging into the back will be more complicated.
After thinking about it for a while, Ray decided to wait a bit.
“The guys controlling the background will definitely get in touch someday. Let’s just wait until then and decide.”
If it doesn’t work out, it’s enough to catch Jace and dig it up yourself.
decided to take a break.
His new form disappeared as if it melted into darkness.
The hidden magic he stole while watching Hongyoung was blooming.
* * *
Count Evos and his party arrived at Serene Kingdom after six more days.
Fortunately, King Seren was flexible.
On the first day, they were able to relieve their fatigue and take a good rest in the assigned annex.
Count Evos, who was sitting in a luxurious room and looking out the window, spoke.
“It’s a lot quieter than I thought. The topic of internal affairs came out, so I thought there was no doubt that a civil war would break out again. Heh heh heh.”
I tried to say it with a laugh, but the content was not light enough to be easily overlooked.
Kreers, who had listened to his friend’s words, affirmed.
“I was no different. Still, isn’t it a good thing that nothing happened? Thanks to that, we have less work to do.”
“That too.”
“…”
Kreers asked Count Evos, who was quietly blowing through the window.
“Now what are you going to do? It may be disrespectful to say this, but I heard that in the kingdom of Serene, the power of the nobles is stronger than the king. If we make the wrong move, things can get embarrassing.”
There was no longer a smile to be found on the face that always had a smile on it.
Count Evos, who was looking at him, moved the glass on the table.
“This is a personal letter sent by King Seren himself. That means it’s such a serious matter.”
Kraers looked at him as if asking why he suddenly brought up an obvious story.
Then he smiles and continues talking.
“To put it simply, the King of Seren wants to regain his royal authority. For that reason, you even allowed me to interfere in internal affairs. Even if we don’t lead something, the game will happen on its own. In the meantime, let’s have a drink and wait.”
He pours wine into a glass and holds it up.
Since ancient times, he has been a very reliable friend in this matter.
His words had the power to give faith.
For some reason, Krass, who had been thinking about Celia’s future for a while, laughed at himself.
Accepting the cup that Count Evos gave you, she smiles slightly.
“…It did. This was your job.”
“Leave the work of Serene Kingdom to me. I will try my best.”
“You’re trustworthy.”
The two of them looked at each other and tilted their glasses.
As the day dawned, King Seren summoned them first.
After completing their preparations, the two headed straight to Daejeon, where the king was waiting.
Serene’s Great War was literally running at the pole of luxury.
As if to show that it is not a trading country for nothing, only one finger joint is lavishly decorated with jewels.
It’s like the Seren Kingdom, where funds and resources are rotten enough to say that the surplus is money.
Count Evos and Captain Kreus both bowed at the same time.
“It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty King Seren. He is Count Evos, who came as an envoy from the Kingdom of Celia.”
“It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty the King. Likewise, this is Earl Kreers, who came as an envoy.”
King Seren nodded lightly.
“Nice to meet you two. I’m just grateful that the Kingdom of Celia sent such extraordinary envoys.”
“It’s an overstatement.”
A polite greeting passed between them.
Captain Kraers glanced around.
Skilled knights were lined up on both sides.
No matter how much he had no interest in politics, he was not insensitive enough to not notice that it was an armed demonstration to discourage the envoys.
‘You’re doing something bold on the subject I invited you first.’
He had a smile on his face while hiding his true feelings.
Is it time to have a cup of tea?
First, King Seren, whose body was on fire, took the lead.
“Ugh. So… what does the Kingdom of Celia think of this king’s request?”
Count Evos’ expression hardened.
The thing to come has finally come.
