Man and Woman (2) The room I arrived in after leaving the temple hall was shared by two sisters. Pen, the dragon tribe priestess who had granted me the dragon’s blessing. And my former expedition teammate, Ravien. “…You’re here?” The little dragon Pen glanced at me as I entered after knocking, then averted her gaze … Read more
Between an Ally and an Enemy (5) For a moment, we stood facing each other in an empty space. Mr. Dragon burst into a hearty laughter. “Hahaha! I wondered when you would come, and finally I got to see you today! Do you know how surprised I was when I heard that you came back … Read more
Between an Ally and an Enemy (5) The answer came after a long pause. “A favor… what do you mean…?” Her voice was entirely different from the bold tone she had used when telling him to leave earlier. No matter how much she tried to hide it, the trembling in her voice clearly revealed her … Read more
Between an Ally and an Enemy (4) It wasn’t just the clown who was convinced by my words. “Auril Gabis is our enemy…” The fox, who had once followed the Master closely, muttered in a somewhat bitter voice, and deer horns also nodded in agreement. “Well, he’s as full of secrets as the royal family. … Read more
Between an Ally and an Enemy (3) Fox, goblin, clown, queen, deer horns, crescent moon. Including myself, seven members had been part of this long-standing assembly, but now new masks had been added. “Oh, you must be Mr Lion. Nice to meet you!” A wolf mask with a mischievous voice. “…….” A black mask with … Read more
Between an Ally and an Enemy (2) As the Chancellor and second-in-command of Raphdonia, Marquis Tecerion has long been a thorn in my side. After all, he was the one who, with a smile, deceived me into joining a suicide mission. Clearly, he viewed me as an annoyance. ‘And yet, there were many actions of … Read more
Between an Ally and an Enemy (1) Ding A cheerful notification greeted me as soon as I switched on my computer. “A message…?” I hurried to check my inbox and there was an unread message right at the top. It was sent just seconds ago. That means someone sent me a message as soon as … Read more
Landowner(3) Before the Count Alminas’s family took legal action, they first waged a public opinion war. Why? They could have simply filed a lawsuit and secured a cut through the verdict. The conclusion I reached was this: “Count Alminas doesn’t want this to reach the court either.” If I am right, the lawsuit itself is … Read more
Landowner(2) Count Alminas This family does not belong to the founding nobility of the Royal Family of Raphdonia. But Alminas. [Alminas Central Exchange] [Alminas Bank] The very fact that these institutions belong to the Alminas Merchants’ Guild, which in turn is controlled by the Count, shows that their influence rivals even the original families. And … Read more
Landowner(1) About 30 minutes before the first property sale in Barbarian history. My lips twitched at the good news Aynar had brought. “130 people have gathered?” “Yes! They’re all screaming to know when we’re selling!” There were far more people waiting than I had expected. I quickly asked the Barbarian Minister of Urban Development. “Rick, … Read more