Episode 124
EPISODE.62
The contents of the parchment suddenly changed.
why? for what reason?
Before long, question marks began to form in my head. Russell was able to come up with one hypothesis that was quite close to the answer.
‘Because I’m close to the Kuril Islands?’
If the purpose of this parchment from the beginning was to send oneself to the Kuril Islands, it made some sense.
After that, since it had served its purpose, it was replaced with new content.
‘The question is, what does this parchment represent? … .’
A place where a river of flame flows over a river of ice.
Go up towards the end of the river of flames.
It was a place that couldn’t actually exist, with flames flowing over a river of ice.
It’s probably a metaphor for something.
‘Is it hot water or lava-?’
No matter how hard I tried, nothing in particular came to mind.
Russell quickly shook his head.
‘For now, I have no choice but to do my best or gather information.’
Thinking about that, I turned my head.
Standing at the head of the deck, I looked ahead. Beyond the cool, splitting waves, the land was getting closer and closer.
It was Kuril Island.
.
.
“Okay then, let’s drop anchor!”
“Fold the sails and check everything one by one before anchoring!”
As soon as the ship arrived at one of the docks on the Kuril Islands, the top executives became busy.
Except when pirates appear, it looks busier than when it was on the sea.
It has to be that way.
If it was the sailors’ job to leave the land and sail the seas, now was the time for them to take action.
Leaving behind those who are busy moving here and there, the acting chief.
Colin approached Russell. To be precise, it was directed at Russell and Aidan standing next to him.
“Thank you very much. “Thanks to you two, we were able to arrive in Kuril safely.”
Aidan waved his hand with an embarrassed expression toward him, who bowed deeply and said hello.
“Well, what did I do… . Everyone here… … “It was done by the wizard.”
I was going to say Russell, but I changed it quickly so my name became Rudman.
Colin thought it was just a twisted tongue and didn’t think much of it.
Instead, he spoke to Aidan, who waved his hand.
“no. I heard from Wizard Ridman that even though he was taking medicine, he tried to do something using magic, right? “I am grateful enough for that feeling alone.”
“still… … .”
Even though I blurted out my words, I guess I didn’t feel bad. Aidan scratched the back of his head with a embarrassed expression.
“And once again, Wizard Ridman. Thank you very much.”
In the meantime, he greeted Russell once again and took out a slip from his pocket.
“This is the compensation I was promised.”
Remuneration as a 4th circle wizard.
In the past, it was at a level that I couldn’t even dream of.
However, that was only a story before regression, and it did not apply to Russell now.
Not only was he already a count with the right to collect taxes in three cities, but he was also one of the major shareholders of the Marcheline merchants.
If the Marcherin Merchant Marine had expanded its business to include trade with the Kuril Islands, it would have come on ships operated by them.
With that thought in mind, the corner of Russell’s eye twitched as he took the slip.
This was because the amount written on the slip was several times more than expected.
“This… … .”
Before Russell could ask, Colin began explaining.
“That wizard who climbed aboard while hiding his identity-.”
He was referring to Carl Nayman.
“After interrogating the captured pirates, we discovered that he was Mulk.”
“Mulk?”
The answer came from Aidan.
“Mulk Húrin, the leader of a famous pirate fleet in the area. The bounty on him was probably around -. … .”
It was roughly similar to the amount written on the slip. If you add the payment you were previously scheduled to receive -.
‘Still, it’s a bit much, isn’t it?’
“In addition to the bounty, I added a little more as a thank you.”
Since the cost of one 4th circle wizard was saved, there was no loss in adding this amount.
‘And you might be thinking of using this opportunity to get to know each other.’
Because freelance wizards in the 4th Circle were not that common. Of course, it must be said that there is almost no possibility that a person named Ridman Louis will be active in this area again.
“I’ll take it well for now.”
It was money that I was willing to give.
Since there was no reason for refusing, Russell put the money in his pocket.
“Me too… … .”
Aidan also took the slip, and it was soon after that Colin got to the point.
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“Rather, what will you do when you pass away?”
Unlike Aidan, who signed a round-trip escort contract, Russell only signed a one-way contract.
Russell thought about his question for a moment before answering.
“I came here for a personal purpose, so I cannot guarantee when I will return.”
“What you say is that you can’t make any promises… … .”
“I don’t know if it will be one month or two months.”
If you’re lucky, it will be over in 15 days. At those words, Colin sighed with an expression that revealed her disappointment.
“Ah, I see.”
As if he still couldn’t let go of his regrets, he opened his mouth meaningfully.
“We plan to stay in this port for about 40 days. “We will need that much time to dispose of all the items we brought with us and buy spices.”
“All right. “If the La Paz merchant and the acting manager are in Kuril when I return from my errands, I will sign a contract then as well.”
He smiled with satisfaction, as if he had finally achieved his goal.
“Haha, then I’ll be waiting. “I hope you achieve your desired goal.”
With that formal greeting, Russell got off the boat. He pursed his lips at the same time.
[Perhaps the next time we see each other, it will most likely be at the Flame Tower.]
“… … !!”
It was a message spell sent to Aidan Owl.
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Jeopuk, Jeopuk-.
The low sound of footsteps was heard regularly.
It was the sound of Russell getting off the ship and circling the port city where the ship was anchored.
This is the island of the beast people, ruled by the beast king Muyaho.
‘Kuril Island.’
And the port city of Jamila, that was the name of this city.
Is it because of that?
Jamilla’s appearance was more unique and exotic than any other region Russell knew.
It was a wooden building with the roof, walls, and terrace all carved straight out of wood.
The houses built in that way were stretched out along the coastline.
They didn’t stop there, but they also used wood to build a short bridge over the sea and lined up stilt houses along the bridge.
Rather than an ordinary city, it felt somewhat like a tourist attraction.
However, the difference is that the people living in that exotic city are beastmen, not humans.
The Myoin tribe (猫人族) with cat ears, the Seoin (鼠人族) tribe with rat ears and tails, etc.
Patter-.
At that time, a beastman with a curled tail and sparse brown fur was seen jumping from building to building with agile movements.
Judging by his quick movements like a monkey, I guess…
‘Are they from the Ape-Man tribe?’
As it was on the outskirts of the island, the fierce beastmen, who were said to be in charge of actual military power within the beastmen tribe, were not easily visible.
Other than that, the only humans that are occasionally seen are mostly merchants or sailors and mercenaries who came with them.
‘First, we need to get information.’
In a normal case, the Magic Tower’s information network would have been used. Otherwise, I would have gone to the information guild.
However, this is Kuril Island.
Not only was it a place beyond the influence of the Endymion Tower, but it was also unclear whether an information guild existed.
This means that the former as well as the latter cannot be used.
‘then… … .’
After thinking for a while, Russell headed to a pub.
As the beastmen also enjoy drinking, there were several pubs located within Jamila City.
Among them, the one Russell visited was the largest pub in the city.
The reason Russell visited this pub was simple.
‘Generally, one of the places in the city where the most people gather is the bar.’
The pub was a place overflowing with information as it was overflowing with people.
It is not for nothing that information guilds on the continent operate under the guise of pubs.
rattle-.
As I entered, I saw people drinking alcohol in broad daylight.
The sailors who came with the merchants, and… … .
‘Beastman waitress.’
I don’t know if he was the owner or the bartender, but he was a beastman with goat horns and glasses.
“I would like a beer so cold that it leaves thin ice, please.”
As I get closer and place a silver coin on the bar, he raises his glasses and mutters.
“Is it too expensive for a glass of beer? “Meh-.”
Russell shrugged his shoulders at that question.
“Please provide a reasonable amount of fruit as a side dish, and let’s make the difference, excluding the cost of alcohol and snacks, the price you ask.”
He then responded skillfully, and the goat beast nodded appropriately and took the silver coin.
Next, he places a platter of several kinds of fruit and a glass of beer in front of Russell and asks.
“Yes, human friend. They don’t seem to be sailors or merchants… … “What do you want to ask?”
“Is there a place on this island where a river of flames flows?”
“River of flames?”
He tilted his head and pursed his lips as if he was having a hard time.
“If you mean lava, there are several. “Meh-.”
The Kuril Islands were a huge island created by the eruption of an underwater volcano. Of course, it is now just a dormant volcano that has not erupted for hundreds of years.
“Then are there places where rivers of fire overlap with rivers of ice?”
When I asked again, the mountain goat stared at Russell with an expression that said, ‘What kind of bullshit is that?’
I clicked the tip of my tongue, wondering if that made sense.
“This is the first time I have heard such a strange story in my life. “Meeee-.”
“hmm… … .”
I checked out a few more pubs nearby just in case, but nothing much changed.
The same thing happened when I asked an older prisoner who lived nearby for a long time.
‘In the end, we have to work harder… … .’
The Kuril Islands were islands the size of a small kingdom.
It would be impossible to check out all of this island even if we went around until the overseas research was completed.
‘In the end, how many more times will I have to come?’
It was the moment when I sighed and started walking towards the inside of the island.
“Ukkkkkkkk-.”
Outside the city, a familiar animal roar was heard from the top of a hanging tree.
“Okay, if you’re going inside the island, don’t you need a guide? Better? “Ukkkkkkk?”
When I looked up, I saw a monkey hanging upside down on a tree.
It seemed like he was pretending to have good intentions, but his eyes were shining as if he was projecting a desire that he couldn’t hide.
Not only that, but I could also sense a group of people following behind him.
‘I guess it’s because I went around asking for information and gave away a few silver coins.’
I never thought they would smell and flock to the action that lasted only a few hours. Russell snorted to himself.
Don’t you know that your thoughts have already been read?
The guy who was hanging his body from a tree branch using his tail was clapping his feet and hands at the same time.
Then, he held two fingers upright.
“Whoop, whoop, two silver coins an hour, you won’t regret it. I’ll get better! “Ukkkkkkkk.”
Regret, yes.
You will never regret it.
‘Maybe it’s not me who regrets-.’
Russell muttered to himself as he stared into the forest, which was somehow quiet, beyond the backs of the monkey tribe.
‘Because it will be you guys.’
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