I Became the Youngest Disciple of the Martial God Chapter 277

Episode 277

The internal structure of the Xiren Trading Company is quite different from that of an ordinary trading company.

From the outside, you won’t notice much of a difference, but once you become a part of this place, you will be able to feel its unique atmosphere.

First of all, the discipline was quite strict, and the relationship between superiors and subordinates was also clear.

Basically, it means that you must obey orders from your superiors. Of course, you have the right to protest against ridiculous orders.

Because of these characteristics, some people have speculated that Hoeju may have come from a military background.

Oimer is the head of the northern branch.

The direct superior is the head of the Northern Division, and above that is the head of general affairs and the head of financial management, as mentioned above.

Lastly, there is only the owner of the store… … .

“… … .”

Took, tok… … .

Only the sound of water drops falling from a broken liquor bottle sounded like a second hand.

After a while, Oimer reached for the knife stuck in the wall.

“Ugh… … !”

However, the knife was so firmly embedded that it did not come off easily. How strong are you?

Oimer looked at Luan with tired eyes.

‘Golden Fairy Luan Badniker… … .’

At one time, the youngest child of Iron Blood Prince was an object of ridicule and criticism.

There was a time when it was called Iron Blood Ball’s only failure.

Not anymore.

Those who are not yet familiar with rumors may not know, but in an industry like the commercial world where rumors are directly linked to life, everyone now knows.

– The youngest child of Iron Blood Prince is the true monster.

– Rumor has it that he is the family head’s most trusted child, and has recently begun to stand out.

– Maybe it was Sanghyeolgong’s plan that was covered in pitiful rumors.

I didn’t deny the rumor, but on the other hand, I didn’t think much about it either.

Anyway, considering his age, he is still a rookie.

I don’t know how powerful I am, but I am too old and lacking in experience to enter the commercial world.

At least we won’t have to face each other as enemies in the upper world.

Then, when I heard the news of Corrupted joining, I started laughing.

Anyone would do that if they saw a fool getting on a sinking ship. It was also at this time that I revised my evaluation of Luan, who had been highly evaluated.

But what is this guy’s attitude right now?

When they attacked me, I thought they were idiots who couldn’t tell the difference.

“excuse.”

At that time, Sandra stretched out her hand and pulled out a dagger in one go.

Oimer checked the knife without even saying thank you.

‘The pattern… … .’

The Zyren knife has a pattern engraved on it.

Only some of the people at Zairen Company know that fact.

In most cases, even the recipient of the knife does not know, and if this fact spreads widely, there is a risk of counterfeiting.

Checking the pattern is simple.

The blade of a knife is revealed when light shines on it from a certain angle… … .

… The knife Luan threw clearly had a pattern engraved on it. This means that no matter the source, this knife is genuine.

However, Oimer was not satisfied with just that, and also checked the shape of the pattern – that is, the number.

There was a number engraved on the Zyren knife… … .

If what that guy says is true, that is, if the knife was given by the owner of the store, the initial number should be engraved here.

From 0 to 9.

And the numbers engraved on this knife… … .

[007]

“… “Huh.”

Oimer’s legs almost gave out.

This was the first time I checked the initial number.

“It looks like there’s some verification going on. “Is it real?”

“… The real thing is, yes. But how did you get this knife? Lord Hoe is extremely secretive, so even I… … .”

I’ve never seen his face.

I was too proud to say that, so I kept my mouth shut.

And I looked at the other person with much sharper eyes.

“Answer me. “Where on earth did you meet our Lord?”

After I let it out, I realized that my tone of voice had become much softer than before, but I couldn’t help it.

The chairman of the Xiren Company was an extremely fearful person.

I heard that his identity was completely hidden and shared only with his closest associates.

Growing the company to this level without even showing his face was an achievement that was hard to believe. Ultimately, important transactions could not be handled by letters or agents.

Moreover, it is not as if there was no manipulation.

As the Xiren Trading Company grew, rats who tried to find out the identity of the company naturally appeared.

All of them failed to achieve results. On the contrary, most of them died without even being aware of it.

To Oimer, Hoeju’s resourcefulness did not seem like a merchant at all.

There were many rumors.

As I said before, because of the unique atmosphere within the chamber, there were people who thought they were from the military… … .

There were times when his cruel hands and lack of judgment made him seem like the boss of a crime syndicate in the western part of the empire.

Ulqa, western part of the Empire.

In that gloomy dark blue city, dozens of criminal organizations appear and disappear every day.

A place outside the control of the empire in a different sense than the north or south.

In short, Oimer wasn’t afraid of turning Badniker into an enemy, but he didn’t want to be looked down on by Hoeju.

At least, if that happens, I don’t think I will be able to make a living in the commercial world anymore.

“I met him by chance and helped him out a bit. “That person said he had done me a great favor and gave me the dagger.”

“Are you done?”

“How about explaining the situation in detail? “That’s not what your boss would want.”

“… hmm.”

That makes sense.

As mentioned earlier, Hoeju was extremely reluctant to reveal his identity.

If this kid knew that fact, he might have actually received that Zyren knife from Hoeju instead of stealing it.

no. It is now almost correct to see this as true.

The opponent is Badniker.

At best, there is no reason to steal or forge the company’s certificates.

Oimer hesitated, but only for a moment.

“Hmm.”

He immediately changed his expression and said:

The corners of the eyes are narrowed as if squinting, the hands are rubbed together like flies, and the smile on the lips is raised as much as possible.

Equipped with the humble face of a merchant.

“I think there’s some misunderstanding… … . “Why don’t we resolve it through conversation?”

There is no such thing as pride.

The world is not easy enough to protect and live like that.

Oimer did not feel even an ounce of humiliation in his current attitude… … .

Luan burst into laughter at that attitude.

* * *

Risen is probably hiding his true identity and identity from the merchants as well.

He probably didn’t share it with anyone other than the beastmen who seemed to be his closest associates.

In that case, I cannot reveal Ryzen’s identity here.

“First of all, I acknowledge that my words may have been misunderstood, and I would like to apologize.”

Fortunately, the story worked out well without revealing it.

An empty room in the mansion.

Only me and Oimer were left in what appeared to be a guest room.

Oimer almost kicked out the people around him and left the place, and seemed to want to talk with me alone.

Although the tone was extremely polite, I was rather puzzled and asked.

“You keep saying it’s a misunderstanding. Is there a misunderstanding between us? Wasn’t this all a prank on their part?”

Oimer flinched at my attitude, but soon expressed his resentment in his voice.

“Ker, I admit I hate Corrupted, but please understand. “Actually, isn’t it natural?”

“What is natural?”

“The most dangerous thing in commercial travel are monsters. Trolls in the forest, lizardmen in the swamps, harpies and orcs in the plains, goblins and ogres everywhere else… “We have to keep the damn greenskins in check, so how can we think well of them?”

As his tone became cheaper, I realized that he looked much younger than his older brother, Hymer.

If he just shaved his mustache, he would look a few years younger than his age.

“Then you just have to hate those wild monsters. Why are you making a fuss with Corrupted, who is trying so hard to live well?”

“That’s because they are all of the same race.”

I tapped my forehead.

It was at this moment that I realized that the conversation was parallel.

Is this because their vision is narrow, or is my vision distorted?

At least most people of this era would have the same ideas as Oimer.

Because they are of a different race, they are reluctant, disliked, and hateful, but there is no fundamental reason for such feelings.

The same goes for those who lost family members to other races.

If you lost your family to the same human being, would you hate all human beings?

‘Well, that could be true.’

I said, turning my mind away from other thoughts again.

“But that being said, isn’t it too shameful to start talking about misunderstandings now? “Your true nature has been exposed.”

“P, I’m not trying to make an excuse, it’s a real misunderstanding.”

“So, what a misunderstanding.”

“So, you said it was fortunate that we absorbed the Lothal Company during this period, right?”

“I did. And he said it was because of your malice.”

“I said that out of anger… … . Of what you just said, only one thing is correct. My brother had a fight at the branch in Tefer. “I apologize for that.”

“I’m not interested in that, just stop talking.”

Oimer swallowed his saliva once and continued speaking.

“Firstly, the absorption of Lothal was their first suggestion. The owner of the store opened his hands to us first. “I can’t do business in the north anymore.”

“is it so?”

“Actually, I understand. If you’re going to do business, the system is best, then the east, if you don’t mind doing illegal things, the west, and if you want to risk your life to get a hit, wouldn’t it be the south? “There are almost no merchants who come to this land of death.”

“So?”

“But it seems that Lord Hoe-ju’s thoughts are a little different. If we open up a commercial route to the north, it will be useful someday, even if we don’t know it right now… … .”

“… … .”

is it?

Soon there will be a lot of commotion in the North. The Golden Horn’s actions this time will be just the beginning.

It’s best to avoid areas that are prone to fear, but… … .

On the contrary, in such a confusing time, I thought that business might actually do well.

There is a saying that the people who make the biggest splash in war are arms dealers.

First of all, I don’t know anything about offsets, so I had nothing more to say.

“Then why did you block Corrupted’s entry?”

“That’s a bit unfair, too. In the first place, we had no intention of kicking out Corrupted at all.”

“… … .”

“Really. You can only collect debt if you’re nearby, but isn’t it annoying every time you go to a place that’s dozens of minutes away from a village? “It’s already a very cold place.”

“hmm.”

It seems strangely plausible.

“Then who came up with that opinion?”

“Chief Snero.”

“… yes?”

“Chief Snero first insisted on driving out the Corrupted. yes. The way he spoke was a bit ambiguous, but now that I think about it, it was definitely true. “The old man-.”

It was then.

The door burst open, and a woman with a stern face appeared.

It was a hero called Sandra.

“Two people? “I need you to come out for a moment.”

“What’s wrong?”

Sandra’s eyes turned to me.

“Do you remember when you broke the floor earlier, revealing the underground space?”

“however?”

“The guy who fell down at that time came to his senses and climbed back up, and he said he saw something bad in the underground space.”

“Not good?”

“dead body. “And that too not long after he died.”

For a moment, the cold silence subsided.

I reflexively looked at Oimer, and this guy swallowed dry saliva and said.

“This building too… “The village chief lent it to me.”

* * *

Rattling, rattling… … .

The windows rattled precariously.

Inside the village chief’s house.

Lanferro, who was quietly watching out the window with his legs crossed, muttered.

“I’m sorry for keeping you up late.”

At least enough time had passed for the steaming tea to cool down.

If this amount of time had passed, it was inevitable that something had gone wrong, but Lanfero maintained his dignity as the boss of a group.

I said I would leave it to you, so I have to leave it to you. Because that’s cooler.

“It’s okay. “I just hope things work out well.”

Lanfero looked into the face of the village chief, who responded indifferently, and then opened his mouth.

“Now that I think about it, where is my family?”

“You mean family?”

“okay. “If I remember correctly, I think he had a wife and daughter.”

“ah. “They are both sleeping.”

Sweet.

Lanferro placed the teacup, and for some reason, the sound rang out particularly clearly.

“Chief.”

“Speak.”

“I have one specialty that isn’t that special. It’s a characteristic of a race… … . It is very sensitive to the presence of living things. “For example, in a village the size of this village, you can count not only the total population but also the number of rats hiding under the floorboards.”

The village chief looked at Lanfero with an expressionless face.

“The only sign of life in this house is the two of us. It’s too late to go out… … . However, there may be other possibilities, so please ask one more time.”

“… … .”

“Where is your family?”

As silence fell between the two.

The only sound that could be heard was the windows creaking in the frosty wind.

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