I’m an Adventurer! ~Musou Skill is Plane Magic~
Episode 67 ~ Perhaps it is not difficult to treat women, and it is the same ~
Autumn passed and the season began in early winter. Clouds cover the sky with spots, and winds blow strong from the north.
Nevertheless, it doesn't get that cold in this warm region. It cools down slightly in the morning and evening, but there is no frost or snow. Instead, it rains. The rainy season is coming.
When wet with rain, the body temperature is taken away, so with the exception of some monsters of the demon, the activity becomes calm during this period. Even an appetizing pig spends more time in his nest. So I would like to say that for adventurers on the border, the rest period is… but the adventurer's job is hard to lose. Because rainy season has work to do, and troubles come from any time and place.
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"Pirates?"
"That's right. Logistics is stuck thanks to me, and the price of various things is going up.
Talking to Tamara at the Guild… I'm gathering information now.
This is a time to earn money for humans, especially merchants, when monsters do less damage. The fact that the monster's activity drops means that it can travel relatively safely. Of course, there are human bandits out there, but the danger is small only around here, around Dorton. I hunted it.
Therefore, during the rainy season, there are many caravans and the economy becomes active. In the southern part of the country, pedestrians will take excursions to the surrounding villages, mainly here in Dorton and Border Sets.
These two cities, which are at the heart of logistics, will gather a large amount of supplies, but shipping is the only means to do so. Mass shipping by large ships may be the main logistics player in any world.
But there are monsters in this world. Above all, the sea is full of large and fierce monsters. For this reason, small and medium-sized ships are not used in shipping.
Even if the pirates have a large ship, they don't have a dock, and if they're smaller than medium, they sink into monsters. Therefore, pirates should only be found in inland waters like the Sea of Lute. And yet, Tamara says that pirates who aren't supposed to be here are flooding the open sea around Dorton.
"Why are the pirates around here...?! Is it my fault!?
Why pirates should not be here. Maybe it's because 'the threatening monster is gone'. I mean, I got rid of Mr. Joe?
Hey, did you do it again?
"Yeah, no. Wow. Well, it seems that the pirate used a large ship.
Oh, it wasn't my fault. It's cold inside.
"Hmm. But how could a pirate be a big ship... again, Jarkin!?
"Do you really think so? It's possible. Maybe it's the Norwegians on board.
We're at war now, it could be a lot. The logistics blockade is a very effective strategy. But Jarkin's got a lot to do with it. Looks like a super deadline.
Ultra-limited warfare is the style of war advocated by China at the end of the 20th century, which means attacking not only directly but also by any means, such as the media, the economy, communications and terrorism. Not to mention the weak countries, if a big country like China does this, it won't be fashionable. The nation is powerful, and the Chinese are everywhere. It's like there are potential terrorists all over the world.
This act of piracy may also be part of an ultra-limited battle by Jarkin and Nolan. Jarkin seems to be quite a powerful country, and he probably has enough power to wage ultra-limited warfare. This may be quite tough. Is the village chief okay?
"Well, I don't usually do that, but now I have quite a few requests to escort the ship. Will you take on any of this?
"Hmm, where are you going?
"Hey, Border Sets or King's Landing? The most pirate victims are going to King's Landing, so as an Alliance, would you like to escort them to King's Landing?
There is no problem in accepting the request. Luca and Samantha haven't yet had a chance to manipulate the ship, but you don't have to carry cargo or camp on a cruise. It's also a chance to earn Escort Points. However, when it becomes King's Landing...
"There's nothing wrong with me. I am so proud to be Mr. Beat's slave now.
When I saw Christella, I smiled and said something like that. It's not like you cared about me, it's like you're saying it from the bottom of your heart. It's a little illuminating.
Christella is from King's Landing and was born of a superior aristocracy. I may not know anyone about merchant ships, but if I enter the city, I may run into someone I know by chance. I thought you might have a hard time... but, yeah, I'll cover for you then. Be prepared for what happens when you buy Christella. What are you doing now?
"Okay. Tamara-san, I'm taking orders to escort a merchant ship to King's Landing. When do we leave?"
"Thank you. Isn't this a good idea? We'll set sail in five days for tomorrow's interview.
I decided to accept the request. This is my first full-scale escort mission. As a matter of fact, don't tell me you're looking forward to it.
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"... carelessness.
"Hmm, let's do it.
When I say something, it's a voicemail story.
This is a 15-day escort to King's Landing. Outbound and return journeys are scheduled for five days each, and five days for unloading and loading in King's Landing.
You can't take Wu on a long voyage, so you'll need someone to take care of you in the meantime. It was pathetic to leave one, so I decided to leave two, but as a result of the loss, Daisy and Samantha stayed. It is oddly two of the three younger pairs. Except for me.
"Sorry, we could all have gone on a road trip.
"I can't help it, Atai still doesn't remember magic manipulation. You can train carefully if you leave a message.
"I'll buy you a souvenir to apologize for. Is there anything you want?
Don't forget to follow me properly. Even though a woman says, "I don't care about anything else," she gets upset and angry inside. Even in my previous life, my girl was in a bad mood... because I used more than 10% of my salary for a girl who wasn't hers. Mainly lunch and sweets. "You're fat because of the chief! What are you gonna do!?" and get angry. It's irrational.
"Really!? Then Atai needs cloth! King's Landing will gather the latest fabrics!
"... I'm a vegetable seed. I want to grow up in the garden.
I see, Samantha is convinced. Clothing doesn't start without a cloth. If that's the case, will you buy it as well? I'm sure they'll sell it to King's Landing. It's a little bulky, but a ship flight will do it.
Daisy's request is a bit surprising. Actually, you liked toys. If that's the case, why don't you buy some tools and go home?
"All right, look forward to it.
"Oh, Beet-sama, please don't spoil me too much.
I was warned by Luca. I don't mean to spoil you, but I don't know how to treat a slave in the first place. Let me convince you that this is my way.
"That said, it is a thankful thing for us. Be careful not to grow, so please do what Beat thinks.
Looks like I'm pretty spoiled, too. We have to be careful.
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The interview with the merchant shipowner was completed and it was decided to hire him as an escort. The merchant ship owner was a man about 50 years old with a fat moustache. Similar to a national RPG merchant. My forehead was quite wide.
As soon as the merchant saw my face, he said, "Ku, head hunting rats!? I blued my face and stayed scared all the time. I don't know if the merchants know about it.
He answered all of these questions and requests while scratching his forehead with sweat. I don't know who's interviewing anymore.
I was worried that I would be rejected because I was a child, but apparently I ended up worried. I'm not very happy.
Food was held there during the voyage, sleeping was provided with a room even though it was small, and the sailors took turns at night. It's better than I expected. I honestly don't like the effect of two names, but enjoy the benefits honestly. I can't be convinced if it's not as useful as that.
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It goes without saying that I spent the next four days playing with Wu, who was going to say goodbye for a while.