Reincarnator

"I am Helm, your guard. I'll give you an explanation."

Guards?

Altair stares at the man who suddenly came to the lodge.

A man with black hair and impressive jewelry.

However, since we couldn't determine his skill on the outside, we couldn't figure out what position he was in town.

'You have to be careful first. Here we are · · · · · ·. It is strictly abbreviated.'

The fact that Altair came all this way.

I don't see anyone weaker than myself.

'Course, that's what I expected.'

The bigger problem is that their home is located in the deepest part of the village.

< Does it look safe here? It's where monsters raid a few times a day! If we put a rookie like you on the outside, he'll be dead in a day. >

Guard Commander, Karim is not wrong.

The deepest part is safest in some ways.

However, as I went deeper and deeper, my anxiety grew.

The worst part is people's faces.

A village divided into three sections, the barrier of logs.

In the first place, compared to the faces of the people in the outermost areas they saw, the faces of the people in the innermost areas they were staying in were not so bright.

Looking at Hansoo and his group, Helm begins to explain briefly.

"First of all, you have two options:"

"What is it?"

Helm simply replied.

"Will I be a guest or a resident? You're free to choose between the two, but once you do, you can't change what you want."

"... What do you mean?"

Helm began to explain briefly.

"The first thing is being a guest. If you decide to be a guest, I won't stop you from leaving. But there is a time limit for staying. You cannot stay more than 3 days."

At that, Altair frowned.

"Three days?"

Helm laughs in relief.

"That's more than enough. Did you really think we'd do a free service? Maintaining this town is never free."

An oasis built on a ceasefire zone.

Even in a truce zone, it is never peaceful.

Even if it is hidden, the senses of the beast surpass it and the city constantly collides with the beast.

When someone is comfortably protected, it means that someone is trying hard enough to protect the town.

"The first choice isn't bad either. We don't put ourselves in the company of guests. I have that kind of respect. We're human beings."

No responsibility is cleared for guests visiting the village.

Just rest and leave.

It also provides basic information about survival to avoid being killed by dogs.

Three days, but not much value.

"It also provides information on the way to the portal to the next area, Green Road. Thank Clementine for founding this town.If she hadn't founded this town, a second-year traveler wouldn't have made it this easy."

In Helm's words, Altair gives you a curious look.

"Clementine? Who's that again? '

I've heard of Eres, Keldian, and others.

Their names were all over the lower two zones.

But Clementine is the first name I've ever heard.

Unlike Altair, Hansoo hears the name and whispers in his heart.

'I haven't heard that name in a long time.'

Unforgettable name.

Helm did not unravel Altair's curiosity, but went directly into further explanation.

"The second option is to become a resident. But once you're a resident, you never leave. A minimum of 6 months. For 6 months you have to fulfill your duty."

Being a resident gives you all the rights that a village has to offer.

Eating in a comfortable sanctuary, weaponry at ease.

However, we must fulfill our responsibilities.

Responsibility for maintaining and defending the village.

Altair frowned a little.

It's a choice that looks free, but once the answer is given.

'... we can't leave here in three days.'

The monsters here have a strong sense of elite minority.

Of course, there are some weak monsters who can draw out runes when you look for them.

I actually encountered a lot when I came here.

However, when I was fighting such a creature, I heard a commotion and powerful monsters appeared.

If we leave here, we'll be killed before long.

'Dammit, I can't help it. But six months isn't bad.'

First, you must improve your skills while hunting based on this town.

In about six months, we'll be able to move on to the next area.

Helm smiles and opens his mouth to see if he had any idea what Altair was thinking.

"They all want to stay here. Good. Then you are our residents from today on. Rest."

'Well, you don't have to talk about class.'

The rank is meaningful to those who choose to stay for more than 6 months anyway.

They'll be gone soon, but there's no reason to explain.

When Helm tries to turn around.

Until now, Hansoo who was listening quietly opened his mouth.

"I heard a funny story on the way here."

"... what is it?"

Helm frowns.

'You can't hear anything.'

Has a sensing skill.

Of course, there are skills that can disrupt or prevent detection skills.

And learning that skill here, in the yellow zone, is almost imperative.

The more personal information you expose, the better.

And every conversation they have is completely blocked by their detection disruption skills.

'... is he particularly sensual?' '

Disturbance skill only prevents detection skills from occurring.

If he had such a good hearing, he might have picked it up somewhat.

Helm's expression slowly cools.

'You didn't hear what you didn't have to hear, did you?'

If he heard about the sacrifice, he should shut up right now.

I get tired when I listen to him and shake other sacrifices.

But Hansoo said something completely different than he expected.

"I think I'd rather be a hunter than a farmer. Request an Ascendance."

The farmer's radius of activity is severely limited.

That's not going to get us ready.

Did you hear that? '

Helm's expression puzzles with embarrassment and soon turns to ridicule.

'Even if you try to be nice, someone digs a grave.'

Helm opens his mouth, smiling in contemplation.

"Fine. Come this way."

Helm drags Hansoo to a place and shouts, looking at Altair, etc.

"Come along too. I have to explain it anyway."

"..."

Altair considers for a moment, then nods.

Information is power.

'I need to know a lot in the shortest time period.'

Soon, Altair and Hansoo began to walk behind Helm.

The way they've been walking is backwards again.

Get out of the innermost part of the village and into the outermost part of the village.

......................................

As he walked, Helm simply began to elaborate.

'Tsk. Hurt my mouth.'

But since I usually explain everything to the newbies, why don't I come now and give it to them?

"If you live as a commoner, you become a peasant."

"The peasant?"

"Yes. You said farmers who grow crops without any danger? That rank. It's used to enhance your skills against monsters and provide the materials and food you need for the town."

"... without any danger?"

Altair revolted.

With what talent did you come here to hunt and get something to eat?

When you're dealing with a beast that's worth fighting, there are powerful beasts like you running around.

Helm laughs in relief.

"Yes. That's why you're a hunter."

Hunter rank.

As a farmer, those who stay in the village for six months stand at the crossroads of choice again.

Getting kicked out.

Or stay and fulfill the duties of a hunter.

The hunter's job is simple.

Defeating dangerous monsters around the city that could threaten the town or the peasant class.

That's why I'm a hunter.

"So we stay in the very outskirts. We have to stop those strong monsters from getting killed."

"... A rescue you can never play with."

"Do I look that free? This area?"

Gruuuhhh!

"... I know it's not."

Along the way, Altair frowns as he hears the noise of a great beast coming from the outskirts of the city's fence.

'In the end, you have to work very hard to live in this town.'

If one in 100 people plays and eats, the burden will be on the others.

Either.

One serving, being kicked out.

"Well, it's a six-month rule, but you don't have to make fun of a poor talent if you want it and you have it. That's why there is a promotion system. Khh."

The laughter on Helm's face is overwhelming.

Altair frowns at that blatant smile.

'I had to.'

If you have to hunt for six months to get up, you're not the level a rookie can make.

"But... why do you want to be a hunter?" '

Ordering the strong means it's just as dangerous.

There's no reason to be a hunter.

Before Altair solves the question.

"Here we are. This is where the hunters live."

The area where the energetic people were wandering, which I saw on the fence earlier.

'Obviously, the atmosphere here is better than the inside.'

While Altair watches the perimeter.

Helm took a man who was clearly a hunter rank, who had entered a wooden building and wandered around.

"Keron. Come this way."

"What?"

Keron grumbles and smiles satisfactorily as he looks at the altar behind Helm.

"Oh, you're welcome for that."

'... I can't win.'

Altair lets out a cold sweat on the strength of the man who persistently sweeps up and down.

Six month difference.

At least.

I knew it from the ground up, but the six months difference is really big.

But Helm stopped him like that.

"Stop. It's been less than three days. Your opponent is this way."

"... shit. Three days? Looks like these are the new recruits that came this time. Who was it, by the way?"

Keron glances at the altars with pitiful eyes, shrugging a glance at Helm's point.

Then he mumbled, absurd.

"Promotion? With a rookie? Isn't this too much? No matter how bad your performance is these days, this prank..."

Helm replied briefly.

"Second class free access for two peasants. With a two-day limit."

"Oh. That leaves us with some business."

It will be a short couple of days, but you can resolve your complaint with the kid in front of you.

"Don't get cocky about the new girl."

Altair narrows his gaze, looking at the man who changed his attitude at once.

Not because of a man's attitude change, but because of one offensive word.

'... a free pass?'

It's not a word to stick to humans.

'There's something twisted here.'

Altair is starting to feel bad.

...................................

A village divided into three sections.

The log barrier separating the first and second sections, the village chapter looking down from the highest tower, and Ekidu frowned as he looked at the newcomers.

"Ascendance? What the hell is Helm doing right now..."

They will be sacrificed in a week.

Why are you toying with those people?

'I told you to be as comfortable as possible · · ·.'

I know it's hypocritical.

But it's too much to play around like that.

'... we have to stop that. I'm exhausted, by the way.I need someone to take over the town's intestines. I took over the village for no reason.'

The reason for saving so many lives is not right.

And that always weighed on Ekidu's mind.

Ekido, who has no idea what's going on before or after him, slightly narrows his glances and blows himself off the watchtower.

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