00698 Just because you start late doesn’t mean you can’t get ahead. ————————————————– ———————-=
Reverse Clan’s ‘Vagabond Butcher’ Kim Deok-pil.
The magic top clan’s ‘Tarot Card Magician’ melody.
Moonlight Clan’s ‘Puppet Master’ Na Seung-hye.
Han Clan Lord Seong Hyeon-min.
East side.
Park Hwan-hee, representative of the New Koran Coalition.
Seo Ji-hwan of the affiliated merchant union.
The southern part of the country.
In this way, the East and South came.
These aren’t just those users.
Battle surface battle. If it’s magic, it’s magic. Fame is fame. Money is money.
No matter which way you look at it, people who are considered the best in their respective regions, and who would literally be second to none, gathered together in one place. Big-name users who could go anywhere and pretend to be anywhere came to see me. Of course, I have some idea as to why he came here.
Restoring a city is a task that requires enormous investment and a very long time. This is absolutely not something you can do alone. No matter how much you are a mercenary, it is bound to be overwhelming to handle it alone.
In the end, several clans must join forces to restore the city. Currently, the western and southern regions are receiving help from affiliated clans, while the northern region has a union that surpasses Koran in the first place.
So what about mercantile?
does not exist. The prepared situation is not good and we have not established an affiliated clan so far.
Any user with a certain level of intelligence would have figured out the situation to this extent.
However, that does not mean that there is no breakthrough. On the contrary, the fact that the situation is like this means that there are many opportunities.
If your clan participates in restoration work, you will be promised a portion of the city area in the future. And of the profits from the district, excluding 30% that is paid as taxes, the remaining 70% is kept. Even just that much can bring huge benefits.
My guess is that they were probably waiting. When we ask for help. Especially in the East, where we competed for the representative clan.
By the way, we had a blast in the square this morning. They must have already been excited to hear the rumor that they had discovered something, but how absurd must it have been to suddenly ask users, not themselves, for help.
Anyway, the position was reversed. In the case of the East, there are now two options left. Either hold on to the end with petty pride or walk down the path of self-destruction. Or come in bent over.
You can tell which choice was made just by seeing that it came right away like this.
however.
The moment I finished the story and arrived at the place where the 6 people were gathered, I almost burst out laughing without realizing it.
Six people were waiting for me in the castle hall, huddled together and sitting on the floor. And in front of him, only Go Yeon-ju, who came down earlier, was sitting on a chair. Waving her s*xy braided legs, she looks like a teacher scolding a student. oh my god. Who would have imagined that those six people would be treated like this?
Well, it might be possible if you play well. If we look at the distribution within the hole plane, it is safe to say that the Shadow Queen’s current ranking is at the highest level. Even Park Hyun-woo and Jo Seong-ho are treated like children, so how can users like that be noticed? That’s probably why I’m feeling so restless right now.
After a while.
“oh. Clan Lord, are you here? Please sit here.”
Ko Yeon-joo looked back at me and stood up from the chair, smiling lazily.
… no. Then why do you keep twirling the dagger around? People are shocked.
Looks pouring in from all directions as if looking for help. I sat down on the chair where Go Yeon-ju was sitting and slowly looked at the six people.
“It’s a little late. I’m sorry. I’m in the middle of cleaning these days, and I almost threw away the chair because I couldn’t find anything suitable for it. “Please understand this.”
“haha. Oh, no. It came suddenly. “I am rather sorry for not being able to contact you in advance.”
They seemed to be just looking at each other, and then Seo Ji-hwan spoke first.
Seo Ji-hwan. Clan lord of the Merchant Guild, one of the pillars of the New Coran Alliance. Last time, when the old Qur’an coalition was overthrown, he survived thanks to his quick actions. no. Would it be more accurate to say that he saved my life?
“to… . first of all… . We sincerely wish Mercenary Lord’s return alive… .”
“ah. Congratulations and welcome words are okay. “I’ve heard it so many times that it’s almost like a scab.”
Seo Ji-hwan continued speaking cautiously, but I immediately shook my head. The idea was to skip over the words that were not new and quickly get to the point.
On the other hand, it was also a warning. Don’t shyly appeal for recognition by citing an acquaintance. Of course, this is a warning to the East rather than the South.
Suddenly, Park Hwan-hee sitting next to Seo Ji-hwan caught my eye. She looks at Seo Ji-hwan shyly, blinks her eyes three or four times, and suddenly smiles widely. Now that I think about it, it seems like she hasn’t seen him in a long time.
At that moment, Park Hwanhee looks back at me with a smiling face.
“long time no see. older brother.”
… This guy?
“who… .”
“Are you very busy these days?”
After saying that, Park Hwan-hee suddenly glanced to the side. As she turned her gaze, she saw Easterners looking slightly surprised. Only Seong Hyun-min was quietly closing his eyes.
Then, the words “Who is your older brother?” rose up to the top of my throat and then fell back down. So you want to put pressure on the eastern part by showing that you speak without hesitation? Through me?
‘Well, since the regions are different, it could be seen as a rivalry.’
In that case, there is nothing bad for me in this situation.
I opened my mouth quietly, looking at the young man who was still smiling kindly.
“Well, I’m pretty busy. however?”
“no way. You pretend not to know. You need help recovering the city anyway. So our South! “The New Koran Association has made its own preparations.”
Park Hwan-hee especially emphasized the word southern. I smiled brightly and nodded my head.
“Recite it.”
“yes. First of all, we have prepared 8 million gold coins.”
hmm. 8 million gold coins. It’s not a small amount, but it still falls short of expectations. Even if only one area is allocated, how much profit will be made in the future, but to just wash your mouth like this is truly a thief.
But there’s no way this guy doesn’t know that. Additionally, the New Koran Alliance is comprised of a total of three clans, and the remaining two are large merchant clans, so it may not be too early to make a judgment yet.
“And! Our Merchants’ Association and Hundred Flowers will provide you with the materials! “And indefinitely!”
Then Seo Ji-hwan immediately shouted as if my thoughts were correct.
It’s about procurement of materials. okay. This should be enough.
“Are you saying you will procure materials indefinitely?”
“Yes, yes! sure! “We, the merchants of Koran, will take responsibility for providing all the materials needed to restore this city!”
Seo Ji-hwan beats his chest as if he is confident. In some ways, he could be seen as overdoing it, but he was saying that he didn’t want to miss this opportunity. Seo Ji-hwan is actually a very resourceful user. He can tell just by looking at the fact that a merchant who is a non-combat user has risen to this position. All calculations must have already been completed inside.
Anyway, these conditions are quite good. It wasn’t even a bluff. Since they are a merchant clan in name, they will have established a network through which they can easily obtain materials, and there will be a considerable amount accumulated in the warehouse. How could we refuse if we were offered one of the penalties we currently have?
“It’s good. All right. Then, please discuss the details with our clan members. Go Yeon-ju will guide you.”
Seo Ji-hwan lifted his head. ‘already?’ An expression of disbelief, as if saying.
There is no need to talk at length with the New Koran Coalition anyway.
‘These people are worth joining an affiliated clan.’
Because in reality, very little changes. After appointing Park Hwan-hee as the representative through my pressure last time, all we have to do is take the steps to officially become an affiliated clan. It was nothing more and nothing less. Park Hwan-hee, who was quick-witted, realized my intention, so she proceeded with her story quickly.
Park Hwan-hee smiled once and slightly stood up. She then disappeared following Go Yeon-joo, leading Seo Ji-hwan, who was still bewildered.
So, only me and four other people remained in the hall. Although I intentionally ignored them while talking to Nambu, I finally turned my gaze and made eye contact with each of them. Every facial expression that comes into view shows the extreme level of restlessness.
I wondered if there would be such an awkward silence, but Deokpil Kim scratched his chin and slightly raised his gaze.
“I… . Mercenary Road. First of all. we… .”
“wait a minute.”
At that moment, Seong Hyun-min, who had been quiet until now, opened his eyes and spoke. Naturally, everyone’s attention, including mine, was focused. Seong Hyeon-min was looking at three other people, not me.
“I’m sorry, but I would like the other three to leave for a moment.”
“W-what?”
Deokpil Kim suddenly frowned as if wondering what he was talking about. However, Seong Hyeon-min did not waver at all.
“I’ll just talk to myself.”
“Why why? Why suddenly!”
“Because I think it would be better.”
“Hey, Seong Hyeon-min!”
“Anyway, didn’t we agree that I would be the only one carrying the gun? “I’ll just tell you!”
“Hey, hey!”
In a rare case, at the same time that Seong Hyun-min raised his voice, Kim Deok-pil stood up in shock. Seonyul quietly closed her eyes, Na Seung-hye didn’t know what to do, and she looked at me and Seong Hyun-min alternately.
… Take charge. Does that mean so?
“Just do it. “For me, it’s more comfortable to listen to it from just one person in charge rather than listening to it from a central speaker.”
I chuckled and settled the situation. It might be fun to watch the internal strife, but I didn’t come here just to watch the fighting.
Then did you think there was nothing you could do about it?
After a while, Seonyul stood up smoothly. He then slightly lowered his head and forcibly dragged Deokpil Kim, who was breathing heavily. Na Seung-hye was still turning her head in turns, but she quickly got up and followed her melody.
Eventually, only Seong Hyun-min and I were left in the hall.
“… … .”
Even though at most three people went out, Seong Hyeon-min was just staring at the floor. The calm and wise light he used to have is gone, and he looks very nervous. That’s a nice expression.
Grace is like the sea. Revenge is like a blade.
This is a saying that Woo Jung-min likes to use, and it is a proverb that I also like.
I’m so busy right now that I don’t have the time to care, so I had no intention of just watching what Dongbu did to us. That’s why I issued a warning at first. If he had tried to cover it up with a friendly smile like Park Hwan-hee, he wouldn’t have turned it around.
… anyway.
By the way, what on earth did Seong Hyun-min create a one-on-one situation to say?
With an interesting feeling slowly coming over me, I took out a piece of tobacco and asked.
How much time has passed?
The beginning of the year, which I had taken in every sip, was almost burnt to the end.
“Then let me tell you the conditions for the East.”
A suddenly quiet voice flowed into my ears. Seong Hyun-min was no longer lowering his head. He slowly raises his head and looks up at me with eyes filled with a solemn energy.
I shrugged, indicating that I could do as I pleased.
“yes. “Please give it a try.”
“As the Mercantile Lord knows, the East is aiming for the position of representative clan, and has made some preparations accordingly… .”
“I hate it.”
“We have gathered 2,500 residents. “These people have experience participating in garden city restoration work, and can be deployed immediately with just one communication.”
I interrupted the conversation with the intention of shaking him up, but Seong Hyun-min continued talking without his expression changing. I crossed my arms and nodded my head.
“Not only that, but we also selected users who have worked on architecture in modern times. “They are professionals.”
“And?”
“We can cover the wages of both residents and eastern users involved in the restoration.”
“And?”
“Funds were borrowed from each clan in the East. “It’s about 60 million gold coins.”
“And?”
“It’s not a lot, but I’ll hand over all the materials I gathered in advance.”
“And?”
Words come and go quickly.
Seong Hyeon-min gently bit his lower lip as he continued to ask questions.
“Key figures from the East will make official appearances. I admit that I slandered Mercenary, and I will formally apologize. If you wish, I will go to each and every Mercenary Clan member and bow my head.”
“hmm. And.”
“We will also do our best to prepare compensation for damages.”
“… … .”
The moment I heard that, I started laughing without even realizing it. I thought I would struggle a bit since it was my position, but this was unexpected. Even I thought it was too much.
I no longer have a waist to bend over. The East, which was once called the second best and stood shoulder to shoulder with the South, has given up everything.
After dropping the tobacco, I smiled and opened my mouth.
“and. This is kind of surprising. no. “I was really surprised.”
“… … .”
“Let’s take a listen. “Why are you doing this?”
“… that.”
That moment.
“that… . “That is.”
Although it was only for a moment, a light of conflict appeared in Seong Hyeon-min’s eyes. An expression that seems to be contemplating whether to say something or not.
But did he think it was Kim who had kicked him out?
“… … .”
Suddenly, I felt like my trembling neck was moving.
“I am.”
Finally, Seong Hyun-min slowly opened his mouth.
“Our East… .”
and.
“… “Because I do not want to follow in the footsteps of the old Koranic Union.”
A low voice continued, as if he was spitting out something.
fantasy,
