#Episode 101
“Do you know how the war is going?”
“I don’t know in great detail. As you know, the news is neither fast nor very detailed. There will be quite a gap between the information I know and what is happening now. … ah.”
Lucas suddenly looked at Ian.
“Sir Ian had a deep connection with the Kingdom of Agellan.”
“You know me well.”
Ian blurted out.
Lucas paused for a moment and then slightly lowered his head.
“Let me first apologize for my rudeness, Sir Ian.”
“I’d like to hear an explanation rather than an apology.”
He got up, picked up a small notebook from his desk, and spoke.
“After meeting you at Ninglosl, I sent a letter to the Temple of the Hearth. “Out of personal curiosity, I want to know more about Sir Ian.”
“You did a background check.”
“I won’t deny it at all. My personal curiosity was greater. He is the one who saved the Temple of the Furnace, is a crusader of Tyr En, and is the one who defeated the demons that infiltrated Ninglosl. It’s not that I distrusted Sir Ian.”
You’re desperate. but. Just looking at Lucas’ eyes and tone of voice, it didn’t seem like he was lying.
I didn’t feel too bad.
“So, were you satisfied with the reply?”
“It was more than that. Here, I’ll give it to you. “I kept it with me to give to Sir Ian when I meet him someday.”
Lucas opened his notebook and held out a neatly folded letter that he had put there.
“It looks like there is someone at the temple who has known Sir Ian for a long time. This gave me a lot more detail than I expected. I already expected that he would be a great person, but… .”
Ian’s eyes were strangely wrinkled as he opened the letter.
But on the other hand, the corners of his mouth were curling up.
“It’s worth it.”
It was Lucy who wrote the reply. However, it was clear that Miguel was the one who sang the content. There was no way Lucy would write something like this.
“Swamp dragon hunter. Agellan’s monster beheader. Purifier of the Tomb Forest Demon World. The savior of Agellan and the bearer of the spark… .”
Lucas recited as if he had memorized everything.
Ian finally realized why Lucas had become more humble when he met him after a long time, and why he was casually talking about things that were not worth talking about.
Without even realizing it, he had gained a lot of favor with the young commander.
“… “I heard that he is a better mercenary than anyone else, and that he solves all his requests at any cost.”
“No. “There were cases where the contract was canceled when the content of the contract changed or the contractee’s circumstances changed.”
Like Old Man Urd’s request.
Ian said without taking his eyes off the letter.
Lucas smiled and gestured.
“There is also a message to the Lord at the bottom. It was written that you should keep it instead of throwing it away and be sure to show it to the Lord when you meet him. That’s why I always carry it with me.”
“… okay. “I’m reading it now.”
It was Lucy’s letter.
He said that he was studying hard at the Temple of the Hearth, and that he was now able to light the flame containing the divinity of Ru Enter. He said he hopes there will be a day when he can show it in person.
Ian couldn’t help but frown at the part where Miguel also decided to serve Lou Enter.
‘That guy is an ascetic priest…’ ?’
Because I couldn’t imagine him walking around wearing a priest’s uniform. In any case, it was a clearly stated fact.
If we meet again, we will be able to confirm whether it is true or not.
“okay… Thanks to you, I heard good news. “Thank you.”
Ian said as he folded the letter.
Lucas smiled as if relieved.
“Thank you for your forgiveness.”
“So, what happened to Agellan?”
“The first to be put on the defensive was, unfortunately, Agellan.”
“… No way.”
Ian’s brows narrowed.
It was a ridiculous story. Because there is Maeve Riorel in Agellan.
She was a strong woman who could easily take on a hundred people on her own even without divine power.
In addition, he had extensive experience leading soldiers in border areas, so there was no way he would easily be put on the defensive in a war between border kingdoms.
Lucas said calmly.
“The king directly commands the entire army, but it is said that his mercenary skills were poor. It is said that after several defeats he retreated and lost the confidence of the lords under him. “After that, we don’t know for sure.”
“The king… “The entire army?”
Not Maeve?
Ian blinked in confusion.
This is because this is a situation that occurred during games. Now, Maeve is definitely alive.
‘Could it be that they left Agellan before the war started?’
but. Actually, if you think about it, there were plenty of good reasons.
Wasn’t she, and even Philip, disillusioned with the king’s behavior?
Maybe Philip had some influence on it.
If he was a guy who was greatly influenced by Ian, he would have been able to do that.
“If any other information comes in, I will let you know. “Once my work at the fortress is over, I will return to Travelga, so you will be able to hear from me more often.”
Ian nodded gently.
“I understand.”
“So, Sir, why were you looking for me? “Did you find something near the mountain range?”
“exactly.”
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Ian explained succinctly.
They discovered the underground palace, killed the giant queen and the demon she sealed, and subsequently escaped the mountain range through the sealed ruins of the giant general.
Of course, the only thing that was calm was Ian’s tone.
“… … .”
Lucas’s jaw was widening as he listened to the story, but by the time Ian finished speaking, he looked almost lost.
“Are you listening?”
When Ian spoke, he blinked as if he had finally come to his senses.
“… That’s such an amazing story. “If everything you said is true, can you prove it?”
“There is evidence. “I’d like to dispose of them at a fair price, but Sir Lucas came to mind.”
“wife… “The person.”
“exactly. Because it’s definitely a trophy. Otherwise, why would I tell you this?”
“Yeah… I guess so. “Umm.”
Lucas fell silent for a moment and closed his mouth as if gathering his thoughts.
Eventually, he faced Ian again.
“… Sir Ian, would you mind staying here one more day? “I still have some business to take care of, and I’d like to talk comfortably again at night.”
He added, placing his hand on his chest.
“We will provide comfortable accommodation for all of you.”
“Well, it doesn’t work out. Well then, let’s talk about it again… .”
Ian trailed off for a moment, then added vaguely.
“How much influence do you have in this fortress? “Are you just a temporary official?”
“Although nominally, he has the same authority as the fortress commander.”
“The soldiers’ morale must have dropped a lot since they took out all of their troops.”
“Anyway, it won’t have any impact.”
“then… .”
Ian scratched his chin for a moment and then blurted out.
“Why don’t you show me some favor with the country’s money?”
“… … ?”
***
“Thank you. How should I repay this favor? .”
Fael, who tried to hold Ian’s hand but failed, bowed down instead and said.
The reason he reacted this way was simple. This is because all the food he was carrying was purchased at the fortress.
Of course, it was far below the price at which Fael was selling wild beasts, but he was still able to make a profit similar to what he had planned to trade with Trabel Street.
Since the profit was made without even having to go to Travelalga, it was natural that Fael was so grateful.
This meant saving on wages, which would increase by the time spent traveling to and from Trabel Street.
‘As expected, condescension is paid with someone else’s money.’
Ian shrugged his shoulders calmly.
“This is my reward for drinking as much imperial liquor as I could.”
“I’ve already set aside a few bottles of alcohol for you. Bor would have brought it to your man.”
“It’s nice to hear that.”
Ian chuckled.
Fael, who was looking at him, asked cautiously.
“But what is your true identity? I saw the attitude of the gate captain and commanding officer towards you earlier. There’s no way I’d be so considerate to a normal mercenary. “Are you really the carrier of the embers?”
“I’m just a mercenary.”
Ian answered calmly, scratched his chin for a moment and added.
“The carrier of the embers was also hit. “I don’t like such grand titles.”
“Seeing as you don’t like it, I see you have many titles. I won’t ask any more questions. Bor was right. “You are too great a person for me to embrace.”
“… “You’re holding it?”
“Actually, I was thinking about hiring your mercenary group to the top.”
You had a big dream. Ian’s eyes suddenly narrowed as he laughed.
Is that why this quest came about? ?
Fael shrugged his shoulders.
“Of course, I would have paid the ransom very well. But now I think it would be best for me to just leave you as a welcome guest.”
At the same time, a quest completion window appeared in front of Ian. Destiny at the top.
As he closed the window, Fael looked away.
Bor, his immediate bodyguard, was approaching. After unloading all his belongings, he was preparing to leave again immediately.
Bor, who made eye contact with Ian, nodded lightly.
It was supposed to be a greeting of gratitude. Because he didn’t want to go to Trabel Street.
“You did a good job finding the guards.”
“… … ?”
“A friend with good sense. “It is good to listen to those who know how to sense danger.”
Pael blinked, then smiled as if he had just heard a compliment.
“That friend is Jongshin. “I plan to drag the spear until I no longer have the strength to lift it.”
“You’re great.”
“If you happen to pass by the Imperial Borta area, be sure to stop by. “I will treat you with honor at any time.”
“As long as you only welcome me as a guest.”
“Of course. Please be sure to stop by.”
“I will remember. Fael of Borta.”
Fael emphasized once more and took a step forward.
“That friend said to keep you by his side forever. “He’s a friend with good sense.”
“As expected, you have the insight of a strong man.”
Leaving their conversation behind, Ian walked towards the group’s carriage.
Ian passed the soldier waiting to show the way and gestured to Charlotte and Tessaiah waiting inside.
“let’s go. “Because the conversation is over.”
Tessaia and Charlotte, holding bottles of alcohol in both hands, jumped up.
From the looks of it, it looks like they also gave him a piece of cheese.
You are a man who knows grace.
Charlotte’s low voice continued into the ears of Ian, who was tiredly following the soldier.
“What’s the real reason?”
“what.”
“The reason I made you buy all the goods from that merchant. “I don’t think it’s really just reciprocation.”
“… … .”
I heard he’s a very perceptive guy.
“It’s more bothersome to have people like that following around from now on. “That’s it.”
Exhaling, Ian looked back at the group of Faels moving away.
The last linked quest, The Fate of the Top, had two completion conditions.
Accompany them to Travelga, or persuade the merchant to return to the empire.
Usually in the case of quests like this, the more difficult one often leads to a better ending. In this case it was the latter.
Because Pael wanted to go to Trabelga.
Since I didn’t want to persuade him with words, I just didn’t miss the opportunity to use a shortcut that came along.
And in games, characters who had been separated in this way would meet again in unexpected places.
You may receive unexpected help, a gift, or even another quest.
‘Pael of Borta… .’
Is that still true now that it has become a reality?
Ian muttered to himself and then turned around without any hesitation.
Anyway, everything was something I would figure out over time.
***
The lodging provided by Lucas was a house on the outskirts of the fortress.
It must have been a guesthouse for VIPs. It had a soft bed, a desk, and even a fireplace. There was even a wooden bathtub on one side.
Tessaia lay on the bed and twitched her legs. Even during this time, the eyepatch was not removed.
Charlotte, sitting across from Ian, was sipping a drink. She didn’t even make a sound, as if she didn’t want to disturb Ian, who was deep in thought.
Ian was organizing several thoughts.
Wars of border kingdoms. Meb. Tessaia. Roussard. And what will happen in the North.
This is because the invasion by the ghosts of the kingdom of giants, which was thought to be impossible, seemed likely to occur.
It was a clue that I would not have known in advance if I had not encountered the top of the ark.
Perhaps, like the war on the border, this too was part of an unstoppable flow.
Signs were even appearing much earlier than in the game.
Perhaps his killing of the giant queen was a trigger that accelerated the situation in some way.
However, because of that, I didn’t know that the results would be different from the game.
Because the troops from the Northern Wall fortresses were not yet completely gone.
Just like Fael before, there was plenty of room for the Northern Wall to change depending on his choices.
‘But if that’s the case… There will be many quests flying by.’
I unintentionally solved too many quests near the mountain range.
That meant that many of Travelga’s quests related to Lucas may have already disappeared.
If the Wall Fortress doesn’t collapse here, most of the remaining quests will disappear.
But at the same time, it was also about saving countless lives.
Ian’s eyebrows narrowed slightly.
‘So absurd. ‘Since when did I care about other people’s lives?’
It seems that after being treated like a hero and a savior so many times, he began to mistakenly think that he was something truly great.
‘Anyway, I… .’
“come.”
Before concluding her thoughts, Tessaia spat out.
A knock on the door followed.
fantasy,
