Dungeon Defense (WN)

“Phew... I sighed because of you. Thank you."

“Come on, let's help each other out. ”

We had a little chat. It was mainly about who made a mess of the city for what purpose. Jack enthusiastically expressed his opinions, saying that he wanted to boast an international insight into the conflicts between royalty and aristocracy in the Kingdom of Sardinia. I felt relieved to think I was out of danger.

The wagon stopped momentarily. It was the entrance to a forest on the outskirts of the city. We got off the wagon and sat in the grass. There is still smoke beyond the walls of the city. Jack kicked his tongue as he watched the scene.

“Tsk. Fabia has traditionally confronted the temple. Earl Fabia also strongly criticized the Temple for being responsible for the plague. In the temple, you opposed the book of slavery, so you may have set an example of terrorism. ”

I nodded every time, saying that it was a very plausible opinion. Actually, it was hard to bear the laughter. I felt the urge to say, 'It's all to take away your slaves.' Barely endured it. I was sitting next to Laura, listening to the conversation between us, and I continued to gaze back at me. It was pretty hard to ignore this, too. Human emotions are quite annoying because I can't read them myself.

Jack looked out the window for no reason and said,

“The slave masters will be down for a while. ”

Obviously so. With something like that going on, people won't want to go near the slave labor force for a while, even if they don't find out who the owner is. I asked with a worried face.

“Wouldn't your business be in trouble? ”

“To tell you the truth, yes. ”

Jack sighs.

“This auction was commissioned by my father in the form of a deal. My father's council gains a reputation by supplying expensive slavery, and my council gains a reputation by selling it again. As you know, performance is important in the Merchant Guild...... This is how we exchange everything. ”

Jack confided in the embarrassing internal affairs when it became known. That's how much you trust me.

“Jack, I don't think this is usually an important deal. He gave you a chance. I'm just trying to see if you're good enough to make a big deal. ”

“…… I think so too. Shit, that's messed up. ”

“So, anyway, How about I buy that slave? ”

Jack opens his eyes wide.

“You? Really? ”

“Merchants don't lie about deals. ”

Jack's complexion suddenly became agitated.

“Ha, but De Farnese's infancy is expensive. I feel a great burden on you... ”

“Hmm.”

I don't know if he really meant it.

I checked to see if I could raise Jack's status window.

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Name: Jack Orland

Race: Human Affiliation: Medoranum Award (Romvard Awards)

Properties: Line (+45)

Level: 5 Reputation: 58

Job: Merchant (E)

Tong Sol: 10 Power: 5 Power: 23

Politics: 20 Charm: 9 Skills: 6

Likeability: 50

Current Psychology: ‘If that were the case…… but I can't leave my actions to my brother. But……. ’

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"What? Haha. ’

By this time, I was finally resilient. Are you worried about friendship? In a situation where you would betray your father's expectations and be devastated by the crown? If I were Jack, I would try to get the full price from the other side.

"Jack, you are no match for a merchant from the inside. ’

I like that side in many ways. At first, I felt overwhelmed by the appearance of someone who was just a fool. I felt like I didn't have to worry about acting in front of this person. The man who understands like a motherfucker, he was Jack.

“Are you worried because you don't want to burden me? ”

As I frown, Jack waves his bare hands.

“Oh, no. No…… just. ”

“Ugh. This is serious. I'm a merchant. I make a profit on everything. The reason I'm buying a De Farnese infant is because I found that much commodity value in her. ”

I winked at one eye.

“Of course, I have a personal favor to ask of you. I won't deny it, but your favor is only a small power source. I never would have thought I'd buy De Farnese babies if I didn't deserve my profits. ”

“Lorita……. ”

Jack stared at me with his sad eyes. "You're a wonderful man! ’It was a view. Almost there, I was ready to create an emerging religion that serves me. I wonder if this is how the hearts of those who are famous in the world feel.

“Well, it was definitely 1650 gold. ”

I said it because I felt like I was shooting.

“I buy it neatly for 2,000 gold. What do you think?”

“Two thousand gold?! ”

Jack is furious.

“Why, is there a small amount? ”

“Oh, no! Not at all. Too many! ”

“If the auction had been going the way it was supposed to, I think it would have gone up that far. ”

“No way! Even so, the auction is broken now. The Auction House doesn't even have to pay for labor, so you should call it cheaper. I'll sell it for 1,500 gold. ”

This time I made an impression.

“Nonsense. The merchandise must be followed by a fair price. It's two thousand gold.”

“I can't imagine the auction having the right price for the product. Rather, it introduces a competitor and calls it a price. The price of 1,500 gold for one slave is already too high. ”

“What kind of slave is De Farnese? ”

Jack shakes his head decisively.

“1,500 gold. I'll never sell more than that. ”

“This is a dead end. ”

I lifted both hands and feet. A vision was created in which the buyer called for the highest price and the seller called for the lowest price. There really was no end to Jack's whimsy. If you think about Laura's future, you don't need 200,000 gold, not 2,000.

“I can't help it. Let's settle on 1600 gold. ”

“You, really... I get it. I'll sell it for 1600 gold. ”

He said with a look of "I can't help it." Well, that's what I have to say, sucker. I shook Jack's hand with a funny but happy heart. Jack smiled and said.

“Where can I make a deal? ”

“Well, it's annoying, but I'll do it right here. ”

Jack tilts his head.

“What are you talking about? If you want to keep slavery, you have to report it to the bureau. ”

“... Oh, really? ”

“Of course, reporting directly to the bureau is a hassle, so it's best to deal with it in a nearby merchant guild. ”

“ ……. ”

Until then, my heart was warmed gently.

“I see. I did. ”

My voice was so cold that I could tell.

Oh, man, you can't do this.

I brightened my voice again. I rotated quickly in my head. A proper lie was found immediately. All that fell and grew in this world was the skills of lying.

“Jack, I'm sorry, but can we sign here? ”

“...... What's the matter? ”

“You know I have medicine for the plague, right? ”

“Of course. I'll never forget it. ”

“That's why Fabia's merchant guild is keeping an eye on me. I don't know how you plan on wearing one ankle. It smells like money, so you're greedy. ”

“Ha, you cheeky bastards! ”

Jack is furious.

“They always do. Those who deserve to protect the merchant persecute the merchant! ”

“I'm afraid I can't help it either. That's why I don't want to trade in the Merchants Guild. I can't even imagine what kind of name you're trying to blame me for... ”

“Huge.”

Jack grabbed me by the forehead. I guessed why he was going to trade in the Merchant Guild. What Jack needs now is more than money. You can be backed by your father, but you have to actually achieve your performance as a merchant. If the Merchant Guild manages the merchants' performance and closes the deal for 2,000 gold, there's nothing more Jack can do.

My own tribute is nothing but a ghost tribute. Even if I trade in the Merchant Guild, I doubt they'll recognize me. Above all, I didn't want to stay in a human city any more. We don't know when the fact that we are Mages will come to light.

"Don't let me down, Jack. ’

Either way, I liked Jack. Even though the humans in this world had a somewhat naive corner, they were not quite as naive as the pure. Jack was closer to the latter. Although I despised innocence, I despised innocence even more. I watched Jack in distress calmly.

“…… good. ”

Jack finally opens his mouth.

“So here's the deal. There's a commercial office my father runs in a city three days from here. The Merchants Guild in that city has a terrible father council. If you make a deal there, you won't get hurt, Lorita, or you won't get hurt. ”

Excellent choice.

It's really the best solution.

But, Jack. That's never the answer I want.

“Friend, don't take this the wrong way. I promise not 1,600 gold, but 2,000 gold. Instead, here, just the two of us, keeping secrets. I want a contract between the two of us. I don't want to give anything to the damn Merchants Guild. ”

“I don't want any more money. ”

Jack frowns.

“And the merchant guild there is reliable. Really, do I look like I'm cheating on you? You can't be serious, Lorita. ”

“ ……. ”

“Of course, I understand your hostility towards the Merchant Guild. No, I understand better than anyone. They're like private loan sharks who make money behind their backs when they're not in business. No loyalty, no respect. But I have a backdrop to stop the Merchant Guild from cheating. ”

“Three thousand gold. ”

Jack stops talking.

“What...? ”

“I'll buy it for 3,000 gold. Jack, this is your last offer. Seriously, I'm just saying this for you. I'm betting on our friendship. Let's sign here for 3,000 gold. ”

“ ……. ”

“You leave De Farnese to me. I'll give you 3,000 gold. That concludes the contract cleanly. There's nothing else. There's no one to vouch for our contract, no one to blame, no one to interfere with. It's a one-on-one deal. ”

You cannot spend more than 3,000 gold. I bought magic scrolls and commissioned urban fires and spent a lot of money. It takes a considerable amount of investment to make more money in the future. In order to survive in the future, I must raise funds. Three thousand gold was the margin line you could currently spend.

The other person didn't seem to know how desperate I was.

“Lorita... I'm not that greedy for money. You'll be pleased to know that you'll be able to draw more than 1,500 gold, 3,000 gold, or 1,000 gold from this ascent. I'll be honest, I need to show my father and the people at the Council how well I'm doing. People around me think I'm incompetent. It's also true. But I don't want to miss the chance to ruin that reputation. ”

Jack's eyes were serious.

“I have a dream. That's the dream of becoming a target and having a true fantasy. Reputation and performance are vital to that, Lorita. I don't want to be the kid who chases down dreams and kills them. Fortunately, I have many good conditions. First of all, he's the owner of the Giant Merchant Guild! ”

He said as if to sing.

“How great is this blessing? It's great to think of a common merchant who starts with wagon vendors. I don't think I can live with myself if I'm being dishonest with these conditions. I think it's time for me to be sincere. Three thousand gold? Maybe right now. But I want to cut the ground step-by-step. Lorita. To do business like you one day to help the whole continent. ”

“ ……. ”

“If you don't want to join the Jung Merchant Guild, here's the deal. Come with me to the city first. And send it to the trading site on behalf of your commercial people. I'll give him the brand of slavery. ”

Phew. I sighed for a long time.

“Well, I can't help it. That's what you want. You can't just ignore it. ”

Jack's complexion brightens.

“Do you understand? ”

“Of course. I always knew you meant it. Believe it or not, I can see your sincerity in me. Not only is that what you're saying, Jack, but you're reluctant to unlawfully trade slaves. Right?"

“Huh? Oh, right. Slaves, either directly or indirectly, are guilty unless they are reported to the bureau. ”

I made a bitter smile.

“You're so straight, Jack. ”

“Haha. What a long way to go compared to you. ”

“No, most of the time I can't get enough out of life. Some situations you can't even pursue from the beginning. I realized that a while ago. ”

I reached out my right hand. Jack also grinned and clapped my hands. We gave each other strength. Warmth spreads from his grip.

“And yet, Lorita, you're walking. Amazing.”

“Well, I've never traded slaves before. How do you exchange the brand of that slave? ”

“Simple. A wizard from the Merchant Guild will use magic to deliver it. That's why they love the Merchant Guild in the slave trade. I requested a report to the bureau. Trade in your city and I'll pay for the Wizard's labor for free. Haha.”

We smiled face to face.

“Is that magic hard? ”

“N-no. I don't know anything about magic, but it's easy to see that our Conference Wizard is familiar, too. Maybe.”

“I see.”

I shook my head. And I quietly recited it.

“Lapis, cut off your right arm's shoulder. ”

“Huh?"

Jack looked at me with a questionable face. It took less than three seconds for the face to crumple.

Gaaaah!

The Longsword pierces Jack's forearm. He doesn't seem to be able to figure out what's going on. The frightened eyes looked at me first. Next, he slashes his right arm. About a second later, Jack hollers as he falls backwards.

“Huff, huff, huff! Shhhhhhhhhhh! ”

Jack's body twists and twists on the grass. He grabs the shoulder of his right arm with his left arm. Instinct doesn't want to shed blood. The tendon on on my neck was gross and popped out. The pressure applied to the tendon led to screaming as it was.

“Huff! Huff! Shhhhh! Shhh! Shhh! ”

Laffith puts the knife back in the sword. It's neat. Her posture was clear, as well as her skills in her thirty years of brute force. At least not in plain sight. I nodded at Lapis, meaning well done. Lapis also bowed his head. I felt like I was answering, "It's nothing."

She glances at the direction Laura is sitting. Laura looks dumbfounded for some reason. Well, I'd be disappointed if I was surprised. The only person who didn't anticipate this situation is this guy who still spends his whole life on the floor.

“Hah, Jack…… I'm so sorry. ”

“Khhh! Khhh! Lorita!? Lorita!? ”

“I offered you three times. Three offers, really, are very generous. It was an offer we shouldn't refuse. ”

I wanted Jack to be nice.

I meant it.

“If I didn't like you, I would have killed you. Wait a minute."

I stepped on Jack's boat while launching it. Jack still screams.

“I know it hurts, but it's too noisy. Jack! Can you hear me? Right? I need you to be quiet. There's nothing good about being noisy here. Jack, shut up! If you ignore my request, I'll cut off your left shoulder this time. I'm gonna rip your left shoulder off. ”

You hear the sword pull from behind your back. He didn't even give the order, but Laffith threatened him on his own. Jack grimaced his lips to see if it had any effect on Laffith's posture. I was still moaning, but he was better than before.

“Huff, huff... huff...! ”

“Very good. Excellent, Jack. That's it. That way there won't be any more bleeding. I promise.”

I took my foot off Jack's boat. You bend your knees, and Jack looks at you. His eyes were already filled with tears. I was worried that she might see me. As considerate, I wiped Jack's tears with my fingers. After that, the target's pupils finally head this way. I made a bitter smile again.

“Here. Let the negotiations begin. ”

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