304 Rayne Wales (2)

After jumping up and spitting swear words like a seizure, there was an awkward silence for a while.

It wasn’t long.

“Did you just say fuck me?”

Amelia asked, as if confirming, and I hurriedly started the investigation.

Oh, of course, I didn’t apologize for being ignorant.

Because this is an important issue for me.

“Humm, my name is Hansoo Lee. Not Ihans.”

“therefore?”

“I want you to pay attention to your pronunciation. that, isn’t it? It’s very sensitive to me… … .”

Even though I said that, I was worried that this might weaken my favorability even more, but surprisingly, Amelia understood it generously.

“… i get it. Be careful in the future.”

I don’t know why he reacts like this with his pronunciation, but he seems to recognize that he has crossed the line.

Okay, so this part is over.

Kim, who spoke to me from the other side, asked what I was curious about.

“Hey, Amelia.”

“Tell me.”

“What did you mean? That means that the royal family may have known and tolerated me as a demon.”

The question that I had to put up with even though I wanted to ask it before the demon came out.

“It’s still just one possibility.”

Amelia laid out insurance like that, and then put up her own speculation.

“Once the royal family had ‘verified’, your identity would have been revealed sooner.”

Well, that’s right.

Even if I use only one number’s item like today, there is nothing I can do about it.

However… … .

“I understand that, but why does it have to do with acquiescence? Wouldn’t it be more natural for the royal family to trust me perfectly?”

“Maybe it could be. But, you were the most famous hero in the city back then. I thought there was a possibility that the royal family could not have touched it.”

Uh, I still don’t understand.

Even if I blow up the name of Amman, it is only a very small existence from the point of view of the royal family.

“A little more detail.”

“Hmm, don’t you have a sense of politics?”

No, please stop exploring Hansoo Lee.

When I looked at her without saying a word, Amelia continued to smile.

“Think about it. A hero who sacrificed his life to save his comrades in the labyrinth and returned to save thousands of explorers by fighting evil spirits. But was the hero really an evil spirit? What kind of problems do you think will arise?”

“uh… … Confused?”

“Yeah, it’s going to be confusing. In the past, the royal family, along with the three denominations, described evil spirits as evil beings and declared them objects to be exterminated.”

ah… … .

Then I could understand.

Why did you think that the royal family could have known and tolerated me?

“Evil spirits must always be evil beings, right? … .”

“Fortunately, you are quick to notice.”

I am different from other demons.

He helped his people to raise the barbarians, who were weak in power, and further fought at the risk of his life in front of anyone else in the battle of Noark.

Therefore, the royal family had no choice but to be careful.

Citizens will think about me the moment they execute me for being a demon.

You saved thousands?

But are you still killing them for the reason that they are evil spirits?

“Of course, even if I reveal you are a demon and put you on the execution table, there will be no riots or anything like that. As usual, it will be noisy for a while and then quiet. However… … .”

“From the point of view of the royal family, I wouldn’t even want to leave such a precedent. A precedent like that, maybe there are evil spirits that can help in this world.”

“Again, this is just speculation.”

Amelia ended the conversation with the word reasoning, but from my point of view it was very uncomfortable.

Because it wasn’t like ignorance reasoning.

There is a reason. But the problem is that the evidence sounds credible to my ears.

‘Huh, what if this is really true? Should I wash my identity as soon as I get back and live in hiding?’

It was a time when my head was complicated with such various thoughts.

“… … Amelia, are you sleeping?”

“I don’t sleep. And from now on, call me Emily when the two of us are together. I will also call you by a pseudonym.”

“Uh, suddenly?”

“I might make a mistake again in front of other people.”

When you say it again, you’re talking about when you beat up the Beck gang.

“So it’s good to get into the habit on a regular basis. If we go according to our plan, we will soon come into contact with the forces on the side of Seongju.”

With those words, I erased my thoughts.

Yes, even if you think about the royal family, you can’t find a proper answer in this age, right?

Let’s focus on this one first.

***

the next morning.

smart.

A visitor came to our accommodation.

“Call me Rick Omanus. Emily, are you Thor’s son Bjorn?”

He was, surprisingly, a knight.

Not just an explorer wearing a sword as a weapon and wearing plate armor, but a real knight under the lord.

‘There are knights here, too.’

Well, so Amelia will use the auror.

It must have been difficult to build up sword proficiency high enough to awaken naturally at that age.

It must have been learned from someone.

“What is the purpose?”

“The Lord has decided to support you by valuing your abilities.”

It was a word choice that was arrogant enough to remind people of high rank in Lafdonia.

Don’t you think we’re just going to say no?

Well, I’m not going to do it.

“What do you mean by support?”

When Amelia pretended not to know, Rick Omanus held out a piece of paper instead of answering.

“The details are all written there, so can you answer me after reading it?”

A contract outlining what we must give up as opposed to the support we can get when accepting an offer.

It wasn’t bad considering the conditions.

Team members are also supported, and if you make achievements, you will be given the right to ascend and come to Rafdonia, and you will be able to receive many benefits with the power of the lord on your back.

Instead, you must obey the Lord’s orders in case of an emergency.

“Isn’t it a recruitment rather than an application?”

“I didn’t tell you. The Lord said that your abilities were highly appreciated.”

“I need some time to think.”

“I will be waiting in front of you. I hope it doesn’t take too long.”

It was a situation we were waiting for, but we took a lot of time because if we answered too easily, we might be suspicious.

And when you open the door again.

“… … Were you still in that position?”

“Of course I’m on public duty.”

Anyway, I didn’t know that I would be standing in front of you for more than two hours.

“Come on, take it here.”

Afterwards, we gave the signed contract to the driver, and the driver said that he had already spoken to the inner person and told him to visit him anytime.

He really didn’t think he would say no.

“But what does a signature mean?”

“It’s formal. After all, it is impossible to live a normal life in this city without breaking his will.”

What do you mean?

Another option is to move to the eastern section and flirt with Orculis.

“Then see you later.”

The knight left without looking back after completing his task.

So now it’s our turn to start the day.

“Emily, what are you going to do now? It drew attention, but I guess it wasn’t enough to meet the lord in person.”

“No problem. It’s something we should pay attention to in the future.”

“Well, it is.”

I’m not proud of it, but I’m sure it’ll get attention.

With this barbarian body, even if you just stand still, you’ll get caught up in all sorts of accidents.

“Come on, then let’s go.”

After that, we packed all our gear and headed to Yeongjuseong. Last time, I only had administrative work in the outer fortress, but this time I was able to enter the inner fortress, which required a permit.

“It’s Emily-sama and Iron Mask-nim. I’ve heard from Lord Omanus. It’s called Mel. It is my duty to assist the two of them when they visit Naeseong in the future.”

The administrator, Mel, who greeted us with a bright smile, said welcome to the Korean family, informed the geography of the inner city and briefly explained the structure of the place.

It was a story that did not need to be focused on.

I’ve already heard everything from Amelia.

“Since it is the first day, it seems that registration is the first thing. Oh, what are your plans for the future? Most of them go to the original team—”

“I have no intention of joining a regular team.”

“okay. Then I will guide you in the direction of creating a team in your name.”

Afterwards, we followed the administration to the inner labyrinth management office, which is only accessible to explorers on the Seongju side.

Then, a duo team was formed and registered.

Oh, by the way, the team name is ‘Iron Mask’.

Whether it’s Emily or Bjorn, do you think these nicknames are more memorable than those?

“What would you do with your three-person colleague? If you tell me what role you would like to play—”

“Hold.”

“Yes?”

“Until we find someone we like, we will move together. So, I would like to block all application for membership.”

“Yes, I will do as you say.”

Like a local, Amelia, who had successfully finished setting up the party, confirmed one piece of information from the labyrinth management staff.

“How many hunters can we choose?”

The hunter means the position that enters the labyrinth at a young age like Jencia and takes on all kinds of dangerous work.

“Now there are 13 people.”

“What if we include the gangsters who are affiliated with not independents?”

“173 people.”

“I want to see everything.”

Amelia read the details carefully selected by the staff without missing a single note.

And I found the name I was looking for.

“I want to take these two children here.”

“If it’s the Lane Wales sisters, it’s impossible because they already have a team they belong to… … .”

“Still, I might be able to contact the team to which I belong. If you hand it over, tell them that the reward will be generous.”

“… … Yes.”

First of all, this is the end of the business that was scheduled for today.

However, before returning, Amelia took me to a place located in the inner city.

It was a bar.

“Pub? Is there any place like this in the castle?”

“It’s one of the welfares for those who have been granted access to the inner walls.”

“But why are you here… … .”

I had never seen Amelia take a sip of alcohol, so I couldn’t figure out her intentions.

Until you see the sign of the tavern.

[Rain Wales]

Amelia’s surname and the name of this tavern are not simply a coincidence.

“Aren’t you going to come in?”

“Ah, ah, uh… … .”

The interior was quite clean, and there were not many people because it was daytime. We sat in a corner and ordered drinks and snacks.

and… … .

“… … .”

“… … .”

They just sat still, not saying a word to each other.

No, if that’s the case, then why did you bring me here?

It looks like a place full of stories—

“Are you curious?”

I pondered for a moment and then nodded.

“It won’t be a very interesting story.”

“You can’t just go through fun things in life.”

Saying that, he grabbed the glass and hit the one-shot.

Whoa, this is poisonous. It doesn’t taste too bad.

Is this still Noarkra, the city of masculinity?

“… … Strange guy.”

“yes?”

“He didn’t say anything.”

Saying so, Amelia took a gulp of wine.

Oh, what’s wrong with him? even one-shot.

This is a story that is difficult to bring out with a bare mind, isn’t it?

It was the moment when Amelia put the drink she had drank down on the table.

Quang-!

Aww, that’s a surprise.

I quickly turned my head in the direction of the sound.

A loud man’s shout could be heard from the kitchen.

“b*tches who don’t even know this grace!!”

The man’s voice was full of anger, and soon he heard the sound of something breaking.

The sound was also mixed with the screams characteristic of a woman.

Puff-! Puff-!

The violence in the kitchen is clear enough that even a blind person can tell.

However, the few guests seemed familiar with this situation.

“The owner is catching his daughter again.”

“Keuk, I feel sorry for your daughters. That one is also called Abby.”

What, master? daughter?

Then maybe I’m being beaten over there… … .

swish.

The moment I realized that, I hurriedly turned my head to check Amelia.

Burr.

Amelia’s hand holding the glass was trembling.

To think of it as simply old anger, too pitiful and pathetic.