Possessing Nothing

Ogres.

There are many monsters in Eria. Ogres are one of them, but Ogres are powerful among many, many monsters walking on two feet. Not only do they have resistance to magic, but they also have durable hides that can't be cut with chaotic edges.

In addition, it is not difficult to deal with them because they have high intelligence. It depends on the individual, but there are also Ogres that use magic.

The Mercenary Guild is rated against monsters present in Eria, and the Mercenary Guild is ranked whether or not the rank can be subdued. Orcs are of average grade E. Ogres start at a minimum A.

In my previous life, Lee Sung-min had never been asked to subdue an Ogre. Ogres are dangerous monsters. It was because I knew my life was at stake.

‘Ogre.’

Lee Seong-min touched his chin. It was the Ogre subjugation Bern brought in as a quest to test his skills. I received information that an ogre was spotted in a forest outside of Behenger, and the villagers in the nearby village put out a subjugation quest for the Mercenary Guild.

“Do you need to follow? ”

The wagon is running. Lee Sung-min asks Ruth across the street. In response, Ruth smiles, revealing her teeth.

“I'm finally free. The station chief asked me to. Let me see it with my own eyes. ”

“Is this suspicious because you think I'm up to something? ”

“No, it's not like that. The sword you showed me yesterday was real. It's just... It's the same thing. Me, too, Station Chief. He's curious about you. ”

Ruth laughs as she says so. Rud is a free mercenary who is not part of the mercenary squad, so it's time to leave without a quest. Lee Sung-min feels a little awkward about Ruth being gentle with him.

Lee Sung-min knows Ruth. I've seen it several times in my previous life. But there was no exchange. Ruth, who was a free mercenary with a Class S class, was very unusual even within the Mercenary Guild in Behenger. There was no interaction because the world was different from Lee Sung-min, who was a C class mercenary from the bottom.

A tavern on the 1st floor of the Mercenary Guild. Lee Sung-min from his past life... was the same kind of mercenary who drank with a prostitute in a tavern. Sitting in front of a bar table, looking at Lud and other senior mercenaries sipping expensive liquor, I was jealous and jealous, but I couldn't say it out loud.

A person of such a strange world is showing a gentle attitude. Of course, I didn't know what he was up to. Lee Sung-min was cautious and doubtful, but he did not push Root away. A man cannot live alone. I learned it from Baek Sogo on Mt. Mesh.

“I don't doubt you've reached, but you're young. I thought you said you were only in Eria from Noh Class for four years. ”

“You don't have enough experience to make a mistake? ”

“Yes. Don't hurt your pride too much. I want to make sure you're safe. It's not uncommon for a master of your skill to come here and become a mercenary. ”

It was not because of mere curiosity. But that doesn't mean it's just a favor or a favor. Lee Seong-min glanced out of the window while looking at Ruth's face. The landscape was touching.

“You're too quiet for your age. Don't you always say that? ”

“Yes.”

Actually, it's not. However, it is only the file of the fulfillment of the silence on Mt. Mesh. Lee was accustomed to silence.

Performance on the mountain gave much to Lee Sung-min, but it was not just an advantage. The problem was the slowness of the senses. I always heard the noise and smelled it. Even after forbidding sight, Lee Sung-min was sensitive and sharply trained what he felt as' skin ’, but he could not train his sense of smell or hearing.

We are also concerned about the lack of practice. The performance on the mountain was solitary. Perpetrators did not do anything against each other because of the discipline that they could not harm each other. Although practical experience is thought to be a memory of a previous life, it is worth considering that the previous person and the current person are different people.

The opponent, "Ogre," is a giant who has never been dealt with by Lee Sung-min before. You cannot depend heavily on your previous experience.

“Have you ever fought an ogre? ”

“I've never seen it. ”

As the sun sets, the wagon passes through the gates. Hearing the story, the forest where Ogres appeared seemed to require a half-day ride to the gates of the city.

“But I think I have some basic knowledge. If we keep going like this, we'll be there by nightfall... Are you okay? ”

“I'm going to spend the night in the town I asked to subdue. But if an Ogre comes raiding at night... We'll have to deal with it with the sudden response. ”

Lud feels no tension. Unlike Lee, Ruth is already a Class S mercenary. It seems you already have some experience with Ogre Subjugation.

“We say ogres, but even monsters are not all the same. Some Ogres use magic. ”

“I know. ”

“Then that's a relief. There's no information that an Ogre sighted in town uses magic, but I'd like you to keep that in mind. I've been your watchdog, but I'm not gonna help you in the first place. You have to be in a situation where you might die to help you. ”

“I know. ”

Lee said, the sun is already setting and the wagon continues to run. Lud surrenders to the wagon and opens the bag he was holding on his shoulder. Whether the bag itself was a sub-space pocket, Ruth unloads a large loaf of bread from the inside.

Lee Sung-min shared bread with Ruth. It was plain rye bread, but for Lee Sung-min who lost his taste buds, it was delicious enough to be heavenly food.

“I thought you said you were an artisan? Are you using a weapon? ”

“Yes. I use a window. ”

“Spear! Good weapon. I use a knife. Personally, I don't want to fight Changsoo. The Spear is a tough weapon to deal with. ”

Ruth spoke to Lee Sung-min restlessly. Lud's story was not a subject that Lee Sung-min would be interested in. It's because Lee Sung-min already knew that Ruth used a knife.

“You seem like a nice guy, but you're no fun to talk about. ”

Lud grumbles for a long time. Lee Sung-min laughed bitterly.

“The silent side. ”

“I've never really seen one who calls himself silent. Mostly this. I just don't want to talk to you. ”

“It's not like that. ”

“I'm kidding.”

Ruth bursts out laughing on her own.

By nightfall, the wagon had arrived in town. Lud stepped out of the wagon and introduced Lee Sung-min to the village chief. The chief frowns as he listens to the story.

“You look young...”

“Age and skill have nothing to do with it. If everyone in this town comes forward, he'll kill them all. ”

Lud slaps Lee Sung-min on the shoulder and gives a big smile. The chief was an old man with a dirty beard. He shrugs slightly at Ruth's words and makes eye contact with Lee Sung-min. Lee Sung-min glanced at the chief with his grave eyes and lowered his head slightly.

“... Hehe. We have a room available. I'll bring you something to eat if you want. ”

“Thank you."

The chief led Lee Sung-min and Rud to an empty room in the chief's house. Lud, who simply unpacked and sat on the floor, asked Lee.

“Can I get you a drink? ”

“No.”

“Why, at such a young age? That's not funny. What does age have to do with alcohol? And where in the world are mercenaries who don't drink? ”

Lud grunts and pulls a large bottle out of his bag.

“Liquor is good. It relaxes me...”

Lud whistles and whistles. Lee Sung-min sat down to play the patriarch while looking at that kind of route. I tried touching the inner air in the disconnect once, but I did not turn the main drink. It was because I didn't trust Ruth completely.

“Is it okay if I don't stand guard? ”

“Why do we have to do that? ”

Lud lets down his flask while he rumbles.

“The quest we received was to subdue Ogres, not protect the town. Of course, if they pay you more money to stand guard and ask you to protect the town, I'm willing to do it. But I can't do anything you didn't tell me to do. It's not an appeal.”

It is a story that Lee Sung-min has convinced himself. Because he was also a mercenary.

“Moving mercenaries is not about compassion or goodwill. Money.”

Lud snickers and takes a sip. Lee Sung-min nodded his head quietly. I know. A few years ago, straight people wouldn't have asked this question.

But for now.

The things that Baek Sogo told me not to forget only caught my mind a little. However, it was not widely seduced. Lee Sung-min and Baek Sogo are different people. Just because the Saxony is a good person, it doesn't mean that Lee Sung-min has to be a good person.

Baek Sogo told Lee Sung-min. Don't forget the grace. I've never been favored by villagers. I'm a mercenary, so I've been asked. I've come all the way to this town.

That's all.

There were no raids during the night. Lee Sung-min opened his eyes early in the morning like a habit. After the nightmare disappeared, he was able to sleep comfortably, but as he slept for several years, he was accustomed to getting up early.

In one corner, Ruth crouches and falls asleep. Lud, a Class S mercenary, feels a little awkward, crouching and sleeping with his shoulders tucked in. Lee left the room quietly, looking at the empty bottle rolling on the floor of the room.

Breathe the cold air of the dawn. Lee Seong-min turned to the backyard and saw the chickens crouching in the chicken coop. Chickens only stared at Lee Sung-min and did not cry. Lee slowly raised the spear.

Ranachal.

Open Ranachal, not the Nine Heavenly Moon Spear. Slowly, slowly. Tense your whole body while conscious of each movement. Although it was a basic operation, Lee Sung-min was not at all dry.

“Sincere.”

It was after dawn that Ruth came out and the morning sun rose high. Lud yawned loudly and approached Sung-min.

“Why don't you get some sleep? You must be exhausted wandering around in the woods. ”

“I don't sleep well. ”

“Shouldn't I be snoring badly at night? ”

“That's not it. ”

In response, Lud smiled. He gave a look at the window that Lee Sung-min was holding. There was nothing special about it. It was... too worn out.

“We'll have to change our weapons. ”

“I have a spare. ”

“Well, that's a relief. Come on, let's go inside. ”

Lud tapped him on the shoulder.

“We have to eat and go to the forest. ”

“Yes.”

Lee Sung-min put down his spear.