Episode 348 < Full moon sailing (滿月航海). (5) >
5.
So what I ended up doing was, uh. My friend told me to keep doing what I’ve been doing, right? There is nothing that cannot risk your friendship and do a favor for a friend.
If you ask me more specifically what I am doing.
“We acknowledge our crushing defeat… … .”
Traveling around the world, they are bringing city mayors to their knees.
“Here, I offer you a tribute, so please look upon our city with mercy…” … .”
A hundred citizens made a deal with me at the same time. Trade item? Nothing special. I will not visit this city again for the next six months and the citizens will bow loudly in return.
[The port city of Bataran admits defeat to you.]
[With this, you became a colossus who brought six cities to their knees.]
[The city’s citizens are very dissatisfied with this deal!]
[You are very satisfied with this transaction.]
[This time, only you benefited greatly.]
The Geumcheon World was in ruin due to the irregularities in the country.
As an analogy, it’s a kind of famine.
In the city I arrive at, the secrets of its citizens are exposed without fail. Citizens who cannot bear it surrender unconditionally, and as a result, they feel desperate hunger. In short, the city is experiencing a bad harvest.
[‘The cat with the gold coin’ screams for it to stop!]
As the harvest suddenly fell, [the cat with the gold coin in its mouth] became increasingly cornered.
As many as six port cities have already fallen. Sadly, there was no one who could stop me.
There was a time when a bounty was put on me and a bunch of guys who knew how to fight came at me. The seven mercenaries all wore tiger skin cloaks.
[Small and medium-sized top ‘those who know how to fight’ are applying for trade.]
[One. Both parties agree to exchange physical shocks with each other for 30 minutes from now.]
[2. After 30 minutes, total settlement will be conducted.]
[3. When conducting settlement, the amount of physical shock received from the other party is defined as damage.]
[4. The amount of physical shock given to the opponent is defined as benefit… … .]
This is Geumcheon World. Even in order to fight, mutual consent is necessary, and a contract stipulating it is necessary.
result?
Is it even necessary to say it? What I mean is, beyond the hologram, Sangsin was still shedding tears, and the Count was still munching on potato chips. Is there any other scene where the difference between victory and defeat is clearer than this?
『The sixth city was also easily captured. It’s an auspicious occasion.』
『Meow… … Meow… … .』
『Now how many cities are left in the world? seven? six? Even if there are six hundred left, it is only a matter of time.』
Please note that the conversation taking place now was not a recording, but a live video. Every time I swept a city, the count made a deal with the merchant and took ‘something’ from him. This real-time conversation is also a product of plunder.
The economic manager at our tower is very frugal… .
『Please accept complete defeat. If you struggle any further, your paradise will only be ruined. Right now, the Death King is showing his mercy and only bowing loudly and retreating, but I don’t know what will happen in the future.』
『What on earth did we do to you!?』
The cats were angry.
『We just made a small living! what! This is the tyranny and violence of a giant constellation! I won’t stay still! Nyaa! I will formally protest!』
『What did I do wrong? First of all, if I use the skill more than a certain number of times a day, I get a penalty of cat ears growing on my head.』
『What’s the problem! Cat ears! Isn’t it cute!』
『Also, there was a penalty where if you used the general store more than a certain number of times, a cat’s tail would appear.』
『A cat’s tail boasts the perfect curve both anthropologically and evolutionarily! In fact, we should be thankful for giving even the human race a chance to taste this product of God!
『Didn’t I screw myself up when I bought a product in the name of world peace?』
『Ah, I am very surprised that a fully grown adult seriously purchased a product such as world peace. I just added the phrase to encourage you to listen to the words, but it doesn’t have much meaning. what. Isn’t that also experience and learning?』
The cats responded by waving their arms enthusiastically.
『That’s right!』
『Is that correct!』
『Whether a count or an unemployed person is a customer! It’s not even funny! We are the teachers!』
“thanks! Come on and be thankful for our existence! Bow your head and say thank you for lowering your skills and thanking you for imposing a penalty! It’s pickled! Offer a big bow with all your heart!』
『Cats have pride too!』
“what! what! what!”
The Count nodded deeply.
『I believe you now fully understand why I am trying to harass these twins, Gongja Kim.』
friend.
You really seem to have a lot accumulated… .
“hmm.”
It was already night.
After capturing the seventh city, I unfolded the map.
It would be easy to follow the count’s plan and bring dozens and hundreds of cities into submission. It just takes a long time, but it’s not a difficult achievement.
but.
“That’s strange.”
On the other side of the hologram, the Count tilted his head.
『What do you mean?』
“A cat biting a gold coin… … . That’s because I can’t see the upper body. Even though it seems like I’m just moving, I keep going to big cities, right? “The seventh city and sixth port that we just captured was the most prosperous city in the world.”
In Geumcheon World, there is only a port city.
Perhaps it was created this way on purpose to make trade easier, but most of the world is water. It’s the sea. There are small archipelagoes clustered together, and villages and cities are located along the coastline.
There is no such thing as inland. There are mountains, but villages are not built on the mountains. Without any exception, [all places where people live are adjacent to the sea].
“I thought I would see Sangsin in the biggest city.”
“see? Can you see it?』
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“I mean it will literally be visible. The owner of the last stage was a tree. Global demand is enough to cover one city. “I thought that if it were heaven, it would be meaningful if God could be seen everywhere.”
『Hmm… .』
The Count narrowed his eyebrows as if he was puzzled. There was a clear expression between his eyebrows that he had never thought of it that way, and probably never would.
『What an amazing idea.』
“Yeah, whatever. So I thought that the largest city would have a stronghold of Sangsin. But no matter how much I searched, I couldn’t find it. “Wow, that’s strange.”
『Wasn’t the last stage special? Even a believer is a god. These people will build a hideout somewhere far away where no one knows, and then they will giggle and watch humans fall to ruin.』
“I guess so.”
『It’s definitely true, it’s true.』
I glanced at the hologram.
『W-what are you teasing!?』
The cats flinched.
『Do you think that would make you scared? We are not afraid of anything like you!』
『It’s true! When we leave the Grandeur and take a low-key stance, you’ll regret not agreeing to negotiate! Ah, at that time I thought I should just accept good conditions and end it!』
『It’s already a breach of trust! There’s no soup!』
『There is no soup! There is no soup either! There is no soup!』
I wonder what that era name would be like… .
First of all, it looks like a cat, but it is still a constellation. A constellation powerful enough to rule over the 70th floor area. I looked to see if the cats were showing signs of not being able to manage their facial expressions, but as expected, there were no such basic mistakes.
“…….”
I looked around carefully. Shoot ahhh. The waves near the dock rippled.
Come to think of it, I was at the dock when I first fell to this stage. Although at that time I turned my gaze towards the street rather than towards the sea. [Every village is a port]. Could there be some clue hidden here?
“A cat biting a gold coin. A cat with a gold coin in its mouth. Gold coin… … .”
As I was wandering along the beach, lost in thought, I suddenly saw the moon rising in the night sky.
It was a full moon.
“…….”
A thought crossed my mind.
I spoke to the Count as if nothing had happened, trying not to show any emotion on my face.
“Nisha.”
“hmm? This is the first time you’ve called me by my real name. Well, I heard that I and Patricia started to call each other by her real name right away. It feels a bit late. This makes you the only person to call Patricia and me by our real names. Usually, people who are close to me despise Patricia, and people who are close to Patricia despise me, but you are very special.』
“It’s a great honor. Anyway, Nisha. They are looking at me like they are watching a movie. Is it possible to [look back] on that?”
『Hmm? well. Isn’t it probably possible?』
The Count turned his head and opened his mouth.
Quickly. On my side, I had a conversation with someone in a corner that wasn’t captured by the hologram, but… Of course, you would consult with the [Ancient Staff].
Soon the Count turned to me.
『It works.』
“Well, it might be a bit inconvenient, but could you take a look at the night sky from last night, the night before, three days ago, and four days ago? “I want to check something.”
“Sounds like something more productive than chewing potato chips. Good.』
The Count lifted his fan and moved it around. The count’s eyes scanned the air.
Even though I can’t see it, several days worth of images are showing to the Count.
“Are you watching?”
『They’re all floating.』
“Please check the moon.”
I flinch.
The cats all turned to look at me.
But it was late. Now that I no longer had to control my expression, I spoke straight away.
“Is there any change in the shape of the moon?”
『…….』
“Isn’t it possible that the moon continues to be full without any changes?”
The Count nodded slowly.
『That’s right. Not even a slight movement. It’s a clean full moon.』
Then yes.
『Meow! If you think about it, it doesn’t seem like negotiations now would be bad… … !』
『Unconditional surrender actually has conditions if you think about it, right?』
“sir! From now on, we will seriously engage in surrender negotiations!”
The cats started to fuss. The Count tilted his head in confusion.
However, I strengthened my eyesight without paying any attention to it. Aura injection. I looked up at the full moon with eyesight that surpassed the limits of the human body.
‘There’s nothing.’
Unfortunately, nothing could be found on the moon’s surface.
No, actually it wasn’t even a real moon. Unlike Earth’s moon, the surface of this moon was extremely clean. It wasn’t even a sphere, but a plane. It was just something in the shape of the moon.
‘That’s not a hideout. There are no cats. then… … .’
I quickly looked around.
According to my reasoning,
1. In heaven, there is a constellation that rules over heaven.
2. Souls can feel and see the constellation anytime and anywhere.
3. The spirits here live unconditionally close to the sea.
4. Therefore, the constellation probably resides in the sea.
If the sea itself were a constellation, all problems would be solved. However, the constellation on the 73rd floor is [Cat]. It is not [the sea]. Much less is it a creature related to the sea.
Do they live in the deep sea? Have they built a deep-sea base deep in the ocean, or are they traveling around on a submarine? That may be so. But in this case the souls cannot always feel or see the constellations.
‘A god who can be seen simply by looking at him from the beach.’
Shoot ahhh.
A wave crashed in the sea.
‘It’s not a bad thing, and it’s not a wish somewhere.’
Dark night sea.
In the middle of the pitch-black water, brightly.
‘It’s something that anyone can easily see if it’s a seaside village where people live.’
Full moon.
The moon in the night sky was reflecting white.
Like a round gold coin.
“—-indeed.”
I smiled.
“found.”
And without hesitation, I took a step towards the sea. There was a splash and ripples. The waves were calm and did not get any stronger. with a splash. with a splash! I stepped onto the surface and ran to the spot where the full moon was shining.
『Nyaaaaa?!』
The cats let out a chorus.
『No! No! Wait, deal! Let’s make a deal!』
“sir! Count! VIP guests! We’ll give you a 50% discount on all items forever! Wouldn’t this be enough! Can you please accept our surrender!?』
『60%! 70%! 80%!』
『I’ll give you a 90% discount, so please block your friends… … !』
When I dived with all my might towards the surface of the water where the goldfish was reflected, surprisingly, what greeted my face and body was not cold sea water.
I could only feel the touch of water briefly on the surface.
Soon, a gravity that was clearly different from that in the water grabbed me.
“Wow, wow, you’re here!?”
I fell and landed on the ground.
There was no such thing as a dragon palace under the sea. The moon reflected on the water was a kind of portal and gate. If you pass by the sleeping moon, that is the abode where the upper body reigns. [Geumhwa] was the [full moon], and [the cat that bit the gold coin] was the [cat living in the full moon].
“Emergency! Emergency!”
“Maybe it’s good… … ?”
“Hey, don’t be scared! “If you die once, die twice!”
“It’s all over now!”
Cats gathered in a pure white space. The cats were close to each other and shivering. The sight of brightly colored cats gathering together and shivering was, well, nothing short of heart-wrenching.
“hmm.”
I smiled brightly. Even after all this, I came to visit as the representative idiot of our TOP.
“Hello, brothers.”
And there is a certain beauty that only a tortoise must possess.
“Do you by any chance know the Tao?”
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