Here it is!
Koenig, a port city on the eastern coast of the central continent, is teeming with the energy of bustling crowds.
After a long week of sailing, we finally reached the continent.
“Oh, this is it.”
Ryan spread his arms and took a deep breath.
“I am now free!”
As if welcoming the released prisoners, large and small ships at the dock sounded their horns, and the fresh smell of fish wafted from the nearby fish market on the sea breeze.
Revan laughed at Ryan.
“Weren’t you free a week ago?”
"I've finally set foot on the continent. My freedom begins now."
“Let’s get an inn.”
“Ssup!”
Ryan was impressed.
“Why are you leaving my land behind!”
“You crazy bastard!!!”
Revan grumbled.
“How many times do I have to tell you that if you go there, we’ll die!”
“Oh, I’m not dead. It’s okay.”
“I was indeed prepared to die, but that doesn’t mean I’ll end my life with a devil’s meal!”
"Hold on tight, you little punk. I won't let you get lost in the monster's belly. This brother will take care of everything. Let's go!"
“What kind of departure is this!”
Revan thrust the map in his hand.
The place his finger pointed to was the land that became Ryan's property.
Belzer.
"It would take at least six hours to walk here! It's been decades since anyone has been here, so the road is probably gone anyway! And!"
“...”
"Let's say you absolutely must go. There's nothing there, so you have to buy all the necessities in the city before you go. Are you really going to walk for half a day carrying all that luggage?"
“Why are you walking? There are carriages everywhere.”
Ryan gestured around. As he'd said, there were many trolleys waiting for travelers at the dock.
The coachmen were shouting out their destinations, one after another: “Roburg!” and “Bonnitz!”
“Heh heh...”
Revan, who was laughing with his eyes covered as if he was dumbfounded, said.
"Let's start with a meal. I need to teach the young master, who knows nothing, the truth."
A nearby restaurant.
As expected of a restaurant right next to the harbor, it was crowded with travelers. One man, who had just finished eating, shouted, picking his teeth.
“I’m going to Bonnitz!”
“Customer! We will serve you for 4 gold!”
“If it’s Bonnitz, there are two companions here, so there’s 3 gold!”
There were also many grooms inside the shop. They were all gathered together, ready to pick up the guests who were leaving after their meal.
“Look carefully.”
Revan, who had been looking around the noisy restaurant for a moment, got up.
And he shouted loudly.
“Who wants to go to Belzer?”
In his voice...
Everyone is silent.
The restaurant, which had been so noisy that I couldn't even hear the people next to me, suddenly became quiet as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over us. Everyone looked at us like we were crazy.
'Well, that's the reaction I expected.'
I expected it.
Ryan, undeterred by the cold reaction, raised his hand and shouted.
“But if it’s 10 gold, can you go?”
Belzer was a distance where he could carry all his luggage for just 1 gold. So, 10 gold would have been a very profitable deal.
“What? It’s not there?”
Surprisingly, no one paid any attention...
“50 gold?”
Silence.
“100 gold...?”
There is no sign of excitement.
'I guess you think it's worth your life.'
In that case, even 100 gold was not worth it...
Revan laughed as a shocked Ryan sat back down at the table.
"Young Master, do you understand now? Let's eat, go out, and find a hotel."
“Are you from abroad? I think you’re a tourist.”
At that time, the restaurant owner said, while giving us three bowls of stew we ordered.
"Belzer is a dangerous place, and there's nothing to see there. If you're looking for sightseeing, Bonnitz or Loburg are better options."
“No. We are all imperial people.”
I said it quickly.
“I also know the cursed land.”
The "cursed lands" are at each corner of the continent: east, west, south, and north. From these places, monsters known as demons periodically crawled up.
No one knew why the Cursed Lands came into existence. They simply assumed there must be some unknown dimension, and the Cursed Lands were believed to be connected to that dimension.
“I also know that Belzer is in danger because of the Eastern Demonic Front.”
And 'Belzer' is a territory right next to the cursed land to the east.
In other words, it is the first location to be attacked when a demon appears, and it is also the last line of defense when subduing it.
"But as far as I know, the Eastern Front suppression ended a few days ago. So, shouldn't it be another half a year before the next demonic attack?"
Fortunately, the demons reappeared roughly every six months. Once a subjugation was complete, peace reigned for six months.
“You won’t have to worry about damage from the demons for a while, so why is everyone so reluctant to go to Belzer?”
“...”
The old man had a look on his face that said, "There are some crazy people who go there even though they know everything," but he still spoke kindly.
"For ordinary people, encountering the demons would mean death. Of course, it's only been a short time since the subjugation, but I knew what would happen. No groom would risk his life for a few pennies."
He added with a sigh.
“I don’t know why you want to go there, but don’t risk your life out of curiosity... It’s been a long time since there were any roads for people to walk on, so it’s difficult to walk, and even the outskirts of Koenig, close to Belzer, don’t have any carriages going there...”
Enjoy your meal, said the man who had greeted me as he left.
We were silent.
'I certainly thought about it from the perspective of someone with special abilities.'
Just looking at Revan, he said flatly that he had no intention of going to Belzer during the whole boat ride.
But Ryan wasn't worried. What could someone with instant death powers possibly be afraid of?
And me too.
‘I’ve already secured a way to protect myself...’
What about ordinary people?
If you meet a demon, you're doomed. You don't even want to go near it because you never know what might happen. I completely understand.
'But I have to go.'
Belzer. I didn't rack my brains and scheme to get that territory.
'You have to dig there to make money.'
Belzer is a land of many things, except that it is adjacent to the cursed land, and it is also the best base for Ryan, who will be training his ability from now on.
'There's nothing I can do.'
I put my hand inside my skirt.
“...?”
Ryan, who was next to me, looked at me strangely, but I pretended not to notice.
I felt my thigh and found a brooch by feel. It was the cheapest item among the emergency funds sewn onto my petticoat.
Bam.
Ryan was shocked when I took it out and put it on the table.
“Why do you keep taking things out from under your skirt like this?!”
If my alliance with Ryan failed, I planned to go it alone. Naturally, I had another pocket full of money.
"Since this is my first time here, I need a guide at least once. I have a lot of luggage. Even if it costs a little extra, I absolutely need a coachman when I first enter Belzer."
I grabbed the brooch. Revan, his mouth wide open, quickly blocked my hand.
“Where did you get this...? No, no, you’re just doing this in a place like this... I can’t stand it!!”
I know. Even if I grew up like a Princess, naive to the ways of the world, if I flaunt my money outside and make a single mistake, I'll get stabbed.
'But I'm not scared when I'm with this guy!'
Because I have a guardian of such a large size that I don't think I'll ever get into trouble!
I stood next to Ryan, holding up a brooch with a red ruby and shouting.
"Is there anyone who wants to go to Belzer? This brooch is worth about 400 gold at the current market price!"
Some people seemed surprised.
“...”
This time, surprisingly, no one reacted...
Wow. This isn't enough? Then lift up my skirt again?
'No!'
That was a problem. The emergency fund in my skirt had a use. It was for rehiring my beloved escort, Kali...
What should I do? I'm racking my brain.
"Hey!"
From a distance, someone pushed their way through the tables and approached us.
He was a young boy, a boy with a freckled face and a brown hat, who looked only a year or two older than me.
He seemed to hesitate and hesitate as he approached... He looked at me once, and then at the brooch I was holding.
He took a deep breath and asked.
“Is it okay if I just go to Belzer?”
Koenig, a port city on the eastern coast of the central continent, is teeming with the energy of bustling crowds.
After a long week of sailing, we finally reached the continent.
“Oh, this is it.”
Ryan spread his arms and took a deep breath.
“I am now free!”
As if welcoming the released prisoners, large and small ships at the dock sounded their horns, and the fresh smell of fish wafted from the nearby fish market on the sea breeze.
Revan laughed at Ryan.
“Weren’t you free a week ago?”
"I've finally set foot on the continent. My freedom begins now."
“Let’s get an inn.”
“Ssup!”
Ryan was impressed.
“Why are you leaving my land behind!”
“You crazy bastard!!!”
Revan grumbled.
“How many times do I have to tell you that if you go there, we’ll die!”
“Oh, I’m not dead. It’s okay.”
“I was indeed prepared to die, but that doesn’t mean I’ll end my life with a devil’s meal!”
"Hold on tight, you little punk. I won't let you get lost in the monster's belly. This brother will take care of everything. Let's go!"
“What kind of departure is this!”
Revan thrust the map in his hand.
The place his finger pointed to was the land that became Ryan's property.
Belzer.
"It would take at least six hours to walk here! It's been decades since anyone has been here, so the road is probably gone anyway! And!"
“...”
"Let's say you absolutely must go. There's nothing there, so you have to buy all the necessities in the city before you go. Are you really going to walk for half a day carrying all that luggage?"
“Why are you walking? There are carriages everywhere.”
Ryan gestured around. As he'd said, there were many trolleys waiting for travelers at the dock.
The coachmen were shouting out their destinations, one after another: “Roburg!” and “Bonnitz!”
“Heh heh...”
Revan, who was laughing with his eyes covered as if he was dumbfounded, said.
"Let's start with a meal. I need to teach the young master, who knows nothing, the truth."
***
A nearby restaurant.
As expected of a restaurant right next to the harbor, it was crowded with travelers. One man, who had just finished eating, shouted, picking his teeth.
“I’m going to Bonnitz!”
“Customer! We will serve you for 4 gold!”
“If it’s Bonnitz, there are two companions here, so there’s 3 gold!”
There were also many grooms inside the shop. They were all gathered together, ready to pick up the guests who were leaving after their meal.
“Look carefully.”
Revan, who had been looking around the noisy restaurant for a moment, got up.
And he shouted loudly.
“Who wants to go to Belzer?”
In his voice...
Everyone is silent.
The restaurant, which had been so noisy that I couldn't even hear the people next to me, suddenly became quiet as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over us. Everyone looked at us like we were crazy.
'Well, that's the reaction I expected.'
I expected it.
Ryan, undeterred by the cold reaction, raised his hand and shouted.
“But if it’s 10 gold, can you go?”
Belzer was a distance where he could carry all his luggage for just 1 gold. So, 10 gold would have been a very profitable deal.
“What? It’s not there?”
Surprisingly, no one paid any attention...
“50 gold?”
Silence.
“100 gold...?”
There is no sign of excitement.
'I guess you think it's worth your life.'
In that case, even 100 gold was not worth it...
Revan laughed as a shocked Ryan sat back down at the table.
"Young Master, do you understand now? Let's eat, go out, and find a hotel."
“Are you from abroad? I think you’re a tourist.”
At that time, the restaurant owner said, while giving us three bowls of stew we ordered.
"Belzer is a dangerous place, and there's nothing to see there. If you're looking for sightseeing, Bonnitz or Loburg are better options."
“No. We are all imperial people.”
I said it quickly.
“I also know the cursed land.”
The "cursed lands" are at each corner of the continent: east, west, south, and north. From these places, monsters known as demons periodically crawled up.
No one knew why the Cursed Lands came into existence. They simply assumed there must be some unknown dimension, and the Cursed Lands were believed to be connected to that dimension.
“I also know that Belzer is in danger because of the Eastern Demonic Front.”
And 'Belzer' is a territory right next to the cursed land to the east.
In other words, it is the first location to be attacked when a demon appears, and it is also the last line of defense when subduing it.
"But as far as I know, the Eastern Front suppression ended a few days ago. So, shouldn't it be another half a year before the next demonic attack?"
Fortunately, the demons reappeared roughly every six months. Once a subjugation was complete, peace reigned for six months.
“You won’t have to worry about damage from the demons for a while, so why is everyone so reluctant to go to Belzer?”
“...”
The old man had a look on his face that said, "There are some crazy people who go there even though they know everything," but he still spoke kindly.
"For ordinary people, encountering the demons would mean death. Of course, it's only been a short time since the subjugation, but I knew what would happen. No groom would risk his life for a few pennies."
He added with a sigh.
“I don’t know why you want to go there, but don’t risk your life out of curiosity... It’s been a long time since there were any roads for people to walk on, so it’s difficult to walk, and even the outskirts of Koenig, close to Belzer, don’t have any carriages going there...”
Enjoy your meal, said the man who had greeted me as he left.
We were silent.
'I certainly thought about it from the perspective of someone with special abilities.'
Just looking at Revan, he said flatly that he had no intention of going to Belzer during the whole boat ride.
But Ryan wasn't worried. What could someone with instant death powers possibly be afraid of?
And me too.
‘I’ve already secured a way to protect myself...’
What about ordinary people?
If you meet a demon, you're doomed. You don't even want to go near it because you never know what might happen. I completely understand.
'But I have to go.'
Belzer. I didn't rack my brains and scheme to get that territory.
'You have to dig there to make money.'
Belzer is a land of many things, except that it is adjacent to the cursed land, and it is also the best base for Ryan, who will be training his ability from now on.
'There's nothing I can do.'
I put my hand inside my skirt.
“...?”
Ryan, who was next to me, looked at me strangely, but I pretended not to notice.
I felt my thigh and found a brooch by feel. It was the cheapest item among the emergency funds sewn onto my petticoat.
Bam.
Ryan was shocked when I took it out and put it on the table.
“Why do you keep taking things out from under your skirt like this?!”
If my alliance with Ryan failed, I planned to go it alone. Naturally, I had another pocket full of money.
"Since this is my first time here, I need a guide at least once. I have a lot of luggage. Even if it costs a little extra, I absolutely need a coachman when I first enter Belzer."
I grabbed the brooch. Revan, his mouth wide open, quickly blocked my hand.
“Where did you get this...? No, no, you’re just doing this in a place like this... I can’t stand it!!”
I know. Even if I grew up like a Princess, naive to the ways of the world, if I flaunt my money outside and make a single mistake, I'll get stabbed.
'But I'm not scared when I'm with this guy!'
Because I have a guardian of such a large size that I don't think I'll ever get into trouble!
I stood next to Ryan, holding up a brooch with a red ruby and shouting.
"Is there anyone who wants to go to Belzer? This brooch is worth about 400 gold at the current market price!"
Some people seemed surprised.
“...”
This time, surprisingly, no one reacted...
Wow. This isn't enough? Then lift up my skirt again?
'No!'
That was a problem. The emergency fund in my skirt had a use. It was for rehiring my beloved escort, Kali...
What should I do? I'm racking my brain.
"Hey!"
From a distance, someone pushed their way through the tables and approached us.
He was a young boy, a boy with a freckled face and a brown hat, who looked only a year or two older than me.
He seemed to hesitate and hesitate as he approached... He looked at me once, and then at the brooch I was holding.
He took a deep breath and asked.
“Is it okay if I just go to Belzer?”
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