307th episode
High waves caused by a massive explosion.
Fortunately, it wasn't enough to cause much damage to the Tuchar coast, but it couldn't stop some of the ships from being damaged.
"Womae, what happened there?”
"Didn't Alsia the Great go there with the Elf earlier?"
"I saw it. Some ship went over there and exploded.”
The crowd on the shore roared and roared.
The common people also knew what changes were coming to this place where they lived.
And the fact that Jae-ho is at the center of the change.
But I was worried that such a scary thing happened to Jae-ho, who was doing such an important job.
Maybe like a burning ship over there, a firestorm could hit this little city...….
"Huh? What is that?"
Then, two silhouettes under the water that approach from afar.
Obviously, having two arms and a head was like a human being, but the swimming speed was ridiculously fast.
"Huh?! Well, isn't that a mermaid that used to be rumored?"
"Mermaid?! So is it related to that?"
The nervous onlookers crept back.
And the two men, who quickly reached the shore, shot up onto the dock in a flash.
"Huck?!!"
"K, is that the Xipactinus mermaid and the red-domed mermaid?"
it was Jae-ho and Tina that...
"What?"
I guess you heard that. It's obvious that you're picking a fight as soon as you get out.
The still unsinkable red skin explained why it was called the red sea bream mermaid.
"But what did I say? I've heard about Sipak...’
Jae-ho consoled himself, saying, "I would not have taken double baths at first sight."
"Alsia the Great! Your Majesty!!! Are you all right!!"
Count Tucharea rushing on horseback.
"Well, I'm glad you're okay! I was so surprised by the sudden commotion....... I'd like to remind you that I would never...…!”
"Just calm down for now, Count Tucharea. Because I don't have any doubts."
"He, is he?"
Only then, a little relieved, his expression brightened a little.
"Then what happened to Your Majesty... Is it an accident?"
"No, you did attack me."
his slimmer face again
"If you look at the shipping route, I don't think it's the ship that left here, can you check the records?"
"Now, will you hold on for a moment?"
The harbor manager was called at the instruction of Count Tucharea.
I asked him about the over medium sailboat from the port, but he shook his head.
"In recent days, there have been no ships in or out of the country except for fishing boats."
But every ship sailing on the sea had an unconditional starting point.
In addition, the level of ships and crew members that Jae-ho saw in person was never a long-distance cruise configuration.
"Is there another port nearby?"
"Well, there are a few. The closest is the northern port of Guetta, and if you look at it a little bit wider, there are about three different ports. But they're all out there, so it's hard for us to know."
In addition, the number of small fishing villages in the middle will be enormous.
"You think it's over if it's hard to know?! Find out right now, at any cost!"
But Count Tucharea, who had to somehow show his true heart, lashed out at him.
At the same time, Jae-ho couldn't ignore the fact that he was being cautious.
For some reason, if I let it go, it seemed like I'd suffer from insomnia for a few days.….
"Thank you very much for trying so hard.”
Jae-ho, who eventually gave him the answer he wanted.
"Thank you!!”
Only then was Count Tucharea, whose face was slightly straightened.
* * *
While Count Tucharea was actively investigating, Jaeho moved separately.
They found Red Balloon in the back alley of Tuchar Port, and they were there to greet him whether they expected Jae-ho to come as soon as this happened.
"I've been waiting, my lord."
In addition, Red Balloon, which already organizes the materials Jae-ho needs and makes sure he treats VVIP.
"We haven't checked all of them yet, but fortunately we've already identified the most suspected areas."
"What? Already?"
Jae-ho realizes his ability to collect information from Red Balloon is great.
"Yes. An unidentified vessel left the port of Guetta this morning. We don't really know if they've actually headed south, but if we don't see any suspicious circumstances in the rest of the country, we'll have a high probability of that's."
"The Port of Guetta......... Earlier I heard from the port manager that it's the closest place from here."
"That's right. And I'm not sure if you know anything about the power structure of the Rassel Kingdom... Many noble families secretly question the legitimacy of the Rasel Kingdom."
"Oh, I have a rough idea."
Taylor had told a similar story.
The royalists who follow King Rasel and the opposition are making a bit of a fuss in the kingdom.
"The Cally Territory, which owns the Port of Guetta, and the Cologne itself are on the other side. There are enough complaints against the great Alsia."
"Hmm......."
But it wouldn't be that simple.
The people on the ship were players, not NPCs.
knock, knock
"District manager, additional information."
At that time, another member of the group who came to the secret room where they were talking handed over the thick document again.
"Hmm...Hmm? This...….”
With a stiff face, he quickly checked everything and explained it further to Jae-ho.
"This seems to be a bigger issue than we thought. There's a situation in which one of the Immodalian organizations was involved on the other side."
"As expected..."
Jae-ho nodded.
"However, the name of the organization has not been confirmed, and it has recently been detected that the Great King is moving to disrupt the construction of the canal."
The information also confirmed the dark screen of the unidentified protesters Jae-ho met.
A collaboration between a player organization that has yet to be identified and the aristocrats of the opposition to the Rasel Kingdom.
Although it is impossible to join hands with a nobleman without a good reputation or qualifications, the fact that they were united meant that their interests were clearly in agreement.
To disturb Jae-ho just somehow or other.
'You're a saint.
Jae-ho has faced numerous hostile guilds and players so far.
However, it was the first time I had moved behind like this, and I felt grateful for the guild of the brown bear, which had been attacked only by force in ignorance.
"Is there any way to identify the Immotalians who have joined hands with the noble?"
"I'm sorry. That hasn't been confirmed yet. As soon as we know it, we'll send the information to the Elysia Garden."
"I'll ask you a favor."
That's what he said, but he wasn't really expecting much.
If you don't have any hints about the player organization even though it's this fast-paced issue, it means you've decided to hide it.
* * *
It was fortunate that we didn't decide to start exchanges with Atrius right away.
We don't know what's going to happen if we open the deep sea passage in this unstable situation.
'The biggest problem, after all, is the unstable internal situation of the Rassel Kingdom.….’
Perhaps King Rasel's too young age was a major obstacle to the exercise of leadership to the nobility.
Moreover, there must be a lot of complaints about Jae-ho because of his great shadow in the process of regaining power and even after his accession.
It would have been a pity in many ways for them.
Because they wanted to be the Second Grand Duke of Arif.
Jae-ho, who is on his way back to work after finishing his business in Tuchar.
I was afraid something would happen on the way, but nothing happened.
Instead, as Taylor whispered, Jae-ho had to make his own work.
Hey, I got some information. What kind of players are you talking about on the other side?….
"Oh, I heard that.”
...is that so? So what about the Acoustic and the Defade?
"It's a little of an interest."
Whoo-hoo... ...this is really high quality? If I tell you how I got this......... you're not really curious, are you?
"Yes."
Yeah... ...whatever...….
The family of Depad and Ecstick, which are located in the north and south with the Liphen River in the center.
Although they were in the opposition aristocracy, they were not receiving much attention there as a traditional Assa family.
It was a disappointing treatment for them, but there was no time to care about it.
"But more than the beggar-pads.….”
"It's better than a giraffe."
The mental victory was possible because there were just good comparisons.
But the problem broke out because of the canal construction you did this time. The royal side agreed and gave them the excuse to attack. But you know what's funny?
"What is it?"
Actually, I'm saying that Ecstick and Defard are in favor of the Grand Canal.
"Huh?"
You approve when your territory is forced to open to the next country by a royal order?
I'd like to take off as the middle ground between the Lassel Kingdom and the hottest Elysia flower garden these days. In addition, we are always suffering from food shortages because we can't use one-third of our land every time, and if we are at the center of trade, that will be solved.
In other words, the two beggars' territories are dreaming of becoming the first new trade destination in the East.
"But didn't you say you two had a fight recently?”
I don't know that. Did they have a conflict of interest, or did they have another reason?...... What's certain is that the protesters you've seen are certain of their own, and it's highly likely that the will of the opposition, not their will, interfered.
"That's what I'm saying."
Taylor's information was surprisingly helpful.
It provided a clue to the solution of the current situation.
"Thank you, man."
Huh? Uh-huh.
Taylor is embarrassed by Jae-ho's audit.
"What's the reaction?"
Oh, no. I thought you could thank me.
"I wouldn't have been so ignorant, would I? Maybe you've never done anything to be thankful for?"
Phew, yes. It's relaxing to hear that.
“…….”
Taylor's way of thinking was also hard to understand and ended his whispering.
"Tina, let's postpone our return a little."
"Oh?! Where are you going?”
asked Tina, who now has almost returned her original skin color.
"I think we should stop by the XStick and the Dispatch."
If you meet them and talk to them, you might be able to identify the players behind you.
* * *
The first destination was the Diffard Jajakryeong, located in Gangnam.
Among the noble lands I have seen so far, I quickly understood that they were the Assa aristocrats when I saw the shabby scenery.
The power and wealth of the nobility are proportional.
The land itself was quite fertile because it was along the river, but the farmland was too small.
It is because the land was so swampy that farming was impossible due to the fact that the mountain ranges were located below and floods occurred more frequently down the river.
'In the meantime, the lord's mansion is well built.’
While most of the people lived in the early desert, the permanent residence was quite flamboyant.
In addition, the walls were surrounded by a small wall, giving off a sex vibe.
There was nothing fresh because it was the average of the nobles living in the New World.
Jae-ho headed straight to the main gate of the mansion.
The door was guarded by two knights, one squatting, dozing off and the other playing, scribbling on the floor with a spear.
However, as Jae-ho approached them, they came to their senses at the same time with the huge presence they felt instinctively.
"헙?"
"What, what!"
Under pressure from Jae-ho, who could not handle it, the bodies of the two knights trembled visibly.
'...you must have a very low level.'
Perhaps because I've only seen a lot of strong articles so far, this reaction has been quite unfamiliar.
It is doubtful that the armed forces are just ordinary soldiers.
"I am Alsia in the garden of Elysia. Tell him I'm here to see DiPad himself."
Once Jae-ho announced his identity and purpose of the visit.
"Ah, Alsia......? Alsia?!
"Kehek!"
Kung
knights with apologetic raucous astonishment
Even the squatting driver got up in a hurry and fainted.
"Come on, hold on... ....”
a knight rushing in
"I don't think there's going to be a fight."
Jae-ho also nodded at Tina's assessment of the scene.
"I don't know what level of guardian knights in the mansion...….”
I didn't expect much because the articles on the main gate, which is the first impression of the lord, were this much.