“So I almost met another cat even if I was a little late?" ”
[Yes! Not necessarily a cat!]
I walked out of the castle in Babylon and spoke with Rieka a lot.
And what I've learned is that when you reach level 60, you get a pet as a reward for your player system, which is Rica.
However, if Rieka is already another player's pet, she will get another helper as a pet. Fortunately, I was the first to achieve level 60 among the players managed by Rika, so I was able to get Rieka as a pet.
[Hmm... But, Kaiyan, you don't have much skill compared to your level?]
“Huh? Can you see my skills? ”
[Yes, I am! I'm a player helper! I can see all of Kaiyan's statuses!]
“I see……. ”
I felt a little embarrassed because I had never shown my skills to anyone except for my first Awakening.
Plus, like Rika said, I didn't really have access to the player system compared to the level.
"Was it because you raised too many levels at once with toys in Panybull?" ’
I thought the guesser was not trying, but leveling up with luck.
[You don't have to worry too much. Because I'm gonna help you!]
“Yes, I have a lot of questions. Lyka, what can I say if I ask too many questions? ”
[Haha! Don't worry. More importantly, Kaiyan, where are we? I feel strangely cloudy.]
‘It's a cloudy energy. ’
I think the table Rika felt was caused by Rich's death and scattered energy in my hands. He had a dark energy that darkened his heart just by looking at it.
“Probably because Rich died in my hands. ”
[Lich? You mean the one who uses dark magic?]
“Yes. Killing him helped me reach level 60. ”
[Rich is a dangerous man! These poor skills must have made you hard to win. Amazing!]
“Until the poor.... ”
How messed up are my skills?
I thought many combat aiding skills in error would be fine.
Huh? Lord Kaiyan.]
In my head, I heard some pretty overwhelming emotions along with Rieka's words.
“What's the matter?"
[Why… is the limit level 299? It can't be...]
“Oh, that. It's because of the skills you picked up as a reward in your mailbox. ”
This is also the result of the SSS-grade enhanced limit skill drawn in the mythical random skill draw. However, 299 was not a very realistic level for me, which has not yet exceeded level 99.
[No way... Pushing the limits?]
“Yes, it is. ”
[Ha... Haha... I think Kaiyan is really lucky. 299...]
“Is that so great? ”
I know the skill of Enhancing Limits is great, but I don't know if it's impressive enough for Rieka. That way, we might be able to reach the level.
It's still difficult to level up.
[Absolutely! Skill ratings are great, but raising the limit is the most desired skill for any player among SSS!]
“Yeah? It's a good thing anyway... ”
[I don't think so! I need to rewrite Kaiyan's growth direction!]
“Growth direction……? ”
[Ah! Don't make me tell you, I'm busy!]
“Er... ”
A little kitten hanging from its right shoulder closes its eyes. Like I told you not to talk anymore.
After taking a few moments to see Rieka off her shoulders with one hand, she continues to walk cautiously. I was more likely to be worried because I spent more time in the Castle of Babylon than I had originally thought.
‘Maybe things went wrong. ’
While I was walking for a while, I had a lot of thoughts.
Did Jansen's men arrive with 1,000 gold? He hasn't contacted Tarien in days, has he? What would I do if a lie sent knights to kill Tanlo or me?
If I think about it, I may have told too many lies to save the mercenaries. No, we should have stopped there, but we even asked for 1000 gold to give Jansen the trouble he deserves.
"There is a high chance of sending a pursuit force with a bounty on the temperate nobles' personality. ’
Of course, I knew that one day it would be a lie. Eventually, he'll send a chase party.
However, he should not know until 1,000 Gold and mercenaries have escaped to give Jansen a proper shot.
"Hmm... Is that a knight's salary?" But it's not Grandel. ’
As you exit the center of the Castle of Babylon and pass through the outer corridor, you notice three knightly energy. The place where mercenaries are resting is where they feel their energy. Then they must have been sent by Jansen.
“Isn't this taking too long? ”
“Hmmm... Tarien told me to wait here when guests arrive. ”
As I was leaving the castle and approaching the mercenaries, I heard the voice of a stranger and Barnson. As I turned my eyes to it, there were other than nine mercenaries.
‘It's them.’
Five in total with mercenaries. The two in the back seem to have little energy, and the other three seem to have the strength of the knighthood I felt.
“Then what if something happened to Tarien? ”
“That's ……. ”
“Why don't you let me into the castle? We'll take the lead. ”
Given the situation, when I was not coming out of the castle in Babylon, the knight in the gray Harp Armor seemed to want to go into the castle to look for me, and Barneson seemed to want to wait here as I asked.
“Huge. I'll see you later. ”
I trimmed my neck once before I moved on.
Now I have to stand up to them as Tarien, not as Kaiyan.
“Who are you people? ”
“Ah! Kai... Tarien! ”
"Oops."
I almost went wrong from the start because of Barneson. I told you that, and you tried to call me by my name.
Fortunately, the Knights of Jansen have yet to figure it out, whether they woke up late.
“Greetings. I am Gayn Harman from Jansen. ”
The knight in the harp armor who introduced himself as Gayne Harman bowed his head and slowly approached me.
“Hm, Lord Harman? ”
“Yes! It's an honor to meet you. Tarien.”
‘You don't know Jansen yet. ’
Otherwise, I wouldn't have sent three horse-drawn articles. Besides, there's no way a high-ranking knight would lie and bow his head.
“Yes, I was supposed to receive something from Jansen... Did you bring it? ”
“Yes, I put it in the wagon for your convenience! ”
I can't believe you went to all this trouble. Idiots.
The nobles are no different from the commoners. Just the same person.
‘I didn't know until I was a player. ’
In the past, I thought nobles were really special people. It's fundamentally different from ordinary people.
But I naturally realized that as I grew beyond my limits as a player. Nobles and knights are just like us and make mistakes.
Nobles are only born in good homes, so they live like that. Not because they're good.
Of course, I know that not all nobles do. There are Alliance commanders wearing Holly Crown or commanders risking their lives to fight in front of the battlefield.
But it's clear that most nobles, like Tarien and Jansen, do.
“Tarien? ”
After a moment of thought, Harman called me with a look on his face that he had something to say.
“What's going on? ”
“Oh, that's what Jansen asked me to tell you... ”
“Really? What are you talking about? ”
What does Jansen want to say to me or Tarien?
Harman looks around and cautiously draws closer. Like I said something important that no one else should hear.
“Well... Jansen asked me to ask Tarien to come to the meeting in a few months." ”
“Meeting? That's the first I've heard of it. ”
“Let me explain... The other noble disciples who have been with Jansen for a long time have decided to gather together in secret this time. Tarien would like you to attend the meeting. ”
‘No wonder.'
Yeah, it was weird. Though Grandel may be Jansen's knight, only a knight can offer his noble son an offer.
Grandel made me an offer he didn't mind because this happened so often.
And that's what brings them together this time. They're probably all fighting for power as successors.
“Yes, I will. Where are we meeting?”
“You thought well! Jansen will be very pleased if Tarien attends! ”
They're not gonna talk about it anyway.
In a word, if Jansen feels better for a while, I'm willing to do it. I won 1,000 gold for free.
“Here's the meeting place and time! ”
Harman took a small piece of paper from his arms and handed it to me.
‘Soft.’
A material made of manly material. Very expensive paper used by nobles who only listen to words.
Maybe this little piece of paper is worth 10 gold. From that, I can imagine how much Jansen is looking forward to this meeting.
‘That's what Max said. Life is a winding, endless winding path. ’
But Jansen believes he's on a successful path. I didn't even know the end of the road was there.
“Then we'll get going! ”
“Lord Harman, be careful. ”
Harman and his knights left shortly after handing over 1,000 gold and a small piece of paper, whether they wanted to go into the forest before sunset.
Until the end, they didn't know I was a Kaiyan, not a Tarien.
“Kaiyan! What took you so long! I was worried.”
“Yeah, man! If we were a little later, we'd have gone in before the knights got there! ”
As the knights leave, the mercenaries who were sitting in one corner rush forward, noticing.
“Barnson, Bissel and the others! Calm down, everyone! It's too late to check inside. ”
I could not tell them that there was a Reach in the castle of Babylon. If we do, we'll be in trouble to alert the Cult. If the cult investigates, I might find out I got rid of him.
“Phew... I'm glad. I thought the job was done. ”
“Yeah. I didn't know things were gonna be so easy. ”
“More than that, Kaiyan, what's that on your shoulder? ”
Barneson closes his eyes to my shoulders, pointing to Rica, who is hanging.
“Oh, this is actually my hometown. I used to have a cat, and I met him back here. ”
“Really? He looks so cute! Kaiyan, what are you going to do now? ”
“Mmmm... ”
Forward.
I was actually just thinking about going to my hometown, but so far I've been thinking about everything else improvising.
“First, I'll give you the 200 gold I promised you. ”
“Really? You're really giving me 200 gold? ”
I said I'd give you 200 gold, and Bissel spit out a surprised voice with his mouth wide open.
“I made a promise. And, you know, you should never go back to Vratan. No, not just in Vrathan, but in the Four Kingdoms. … we're so sorry about this. ”
The moment I find out I'm not Tarien, Jansen will send a pursuit party. The problem is, I don't care if it comes to me, but Barneson mercenaries could be in pursuit.
The only way to ensure their safety from the pursuit is to get to other kingdoms than the Four Kingdoms.
“That's it... I already know that. Kaiyan, don't be sorry to us. If you hadn't done what you did back then, we would have died right there. ”
“Mr. Barnes……. ”
“Yes, Kaiyan, don't be sorry. And when will we earn 200 gold? Haha!”
Barneson to Visel. And the mercenaries staring at me with a good look behind their back, even though I didn't say anything, make me feel weird.
Should I say it changed a little emotionally? I never thought I'd see another decent person besides Jeff and Max again. No, I didn't expect him to be in this relationship until I first met him.
“So Kaiyan, what are you going to do? Why don't you come with us if you don't have a plan? ”
“That's ……. ”
For a moment I thought about being with them.
Pleasant barnson mercenaries. I'm sure it'll be fun to travel with. But...
‘The time to meet my goals will be slower. ’
Besides, you won't feel lonely as long as you have a friend named Rica.
In order to fulfill Rieka's lacking abilities, we must not be with them no matter what we think.
“I'm afraid we're going to have to break up here. I have work to do. ”
“Really? This is... too bad. I thought Kaiyan would make a good partner. ”
Barneson said in a voice filled with regret.
But even for these people, we must not be together. Not only my growth, but Jansen's pursuit will definitely follow me.
“I'll see you next time. I won't forget the Barneson Mercenaries. ”
“Yes, if there's anything I can do. Kaiyan, we are going to the Mareon Empire. If he comes that way, find us. I'll help you as much as I can! ”
I felt relieved by what Barneson said.
Not because they're strong, but because of this feeling that someone is thinking of me.
Jeff and Max and now the Barneson Mercenaries.
‘Let's get stronger. ’
In a long time, my desire for growth seemed crazy.
Vengeance for the family,
Revenge of the villagers.
And I will be strong enough to grow up to protect those I care about.
“So I almost met another cat even if I was a little late?" ”
[Yes! Not necessarily a cat!]
I walked out of the castle in Babylon and spoke with Rieka a lot.
And what I've learned is that when you reach level 60, you get a pet as a reward for your player system, which is Rica.
However, if Rieka is already another player's pet, she will get another helper as a pet. Fortunately, I was the first to achieve level 60 among the players managed by Rika, so I was able to get Rieka as a pet.
[Hmm... But, Kaiyan, you don't have much skill compared to your level?]
“Huh? Can you see my skills? ”
[Yes, I am! I'm a player helper! I can see all of Kaiyan's statuses!]
“I see……. ”
I felt a little embarrassed because I had never shown my skills to anyone except for my first Awakening.
Plus, like Rika said, I didn't really have access to the player system compared to the level.
"Was it because you raised too many levels at once with toys in Panybull?" ’
I thought the guesser was not trying, but leveling up with luck.
[You don't have to worry too much. Because I'm gonna help you!]
“Yes, I have a lot of questions. Lyka, what can I say if I ask too many questions? ”
[Haha! Don't worry. More importantly, Kaiyan, where are we? I feel strangely cloudy.]
‘It's a cloudy energy. ’
I think the table Rika felt was caused by Rich's death and scattered energy in my hands. He had a dark energy that darkened his heart just by looking at it.
“Probably because Rich died in my hands. ”
[Lich? You mean the one who uses dark magic?]
“Yes. Killing him helped me reach level 60. ”
[Rich is a dangerous man! These poor skills must have made you hard to win. Amazing!]
“Until the poor.... ”
How messed up are my skills?
I thought many combat aiding skills in error would be fine.
Huh? Lord Kaiyan.]
In my head, I heard some pretty overwhelming emotions along with Rieka's words.
“What's the matter?"
[Why… is the limit level 299? It can't be...]
“Oh, that. It's because of the skills you picked up as a reward in your mailbox. ”
This is also the result of the SSS-grade enhanced limit skill drawn in the mythical random skill draw. However, 299 was not a very realistic level for me, which has not yet exceeded level 99.
[No way... Pushing the limits?]
“Yes, it is. ”
[Ha... Haha... I think Kaiyan is really lucky. 299...]
“Is that so great? ”
I know the skill of Enhancing Limits is great, but I don't know if it's impressive enough for Rieka. That way, we might be able to reach the level.
It's still difficult to level up.
[Absolutely! Skill ratings are great, but raising the limit is the most desired skill for any player among SSS!]
“Yeah? It's a good thing anyway... ”
[I don't think so! I need to rewrite Kaiyan's growth direction!]
“Growth direction……? ”
[Ah! Don't make me tell you, I'm busy!]
“Er... ”
A little kitten hanging from its right shoulder closes its eyes. Like I told you not to talk anymore.
After taking a few moments to see Rieka off her shoulders with one hand, she continues to walk cautiously. I was more likely to be worried because I spent more time in the Castle of Babylon than I had originally thought.
‘Maybe things went wrong. ’
While I was walking for a while, I had a lot of thoughts.
Did Jansen's men arrive with 1,000 gold? He hasn't contacted Tarien in days, has he? What would I do if a lie sent knights to kill Tanlo or me?
If I think about it, I may have told too many lies to save the mercenaries. No, we should have stopped there, but we even asked for 1000 gold to give Jansen the trouble he deserves.
"There is a high chance of sending a pursuit force with a bounty on the temperate nobles' personality. ’
Of course, I knew that one day it would be a lie. Eventually, he'll send a chase party.
However, he should not know until 1,000 Gold and mercenaries have escaped to give Jansen a proper shot.
"Hmm... Is that a knight's salary?" But it's not Grandel. ’
As you exit the center of the Castle of Babylon and pass through the outer corridor, you notice three knightly energy. The place where mercenaries are resting is where they feel their energy. Then they must have been sent by Jansen.
“Isn't this taking too long? ”
“Hmmm... Tarien told me to wait here when guests arrive. ”
As I was leaving the castle and approaching the mercenaries, I heard the voice of a stranger and Barnson. As I turned my eyes to it, there were other than nine mercenaries.
‘It's them.’
Five in total with mercenaries. The two in the back seem to have little energy, and the other three seem to have the strength of the knighthood I felt.
“Then what if something happened to Tarien? ”
“That's ……. ”
“Why don't you let me into the castle? We'll take the lead. ”
Given the situation, when I was not coming out of the castle in Babylon, the knight in the gray Harp Armor seemed to want to go into the castle to look for me, and Barneson seemed to want to wait here as I asked.
“Huge. I'll see you later. ”
I trimmed my neck once before I moved on.
Now I have to stand up to them as Tarien, not as Kaiyan.
“Who are you people? ”
“Ah! Kai... Tarien! ”
"Oops."
I almost went wrong from the start because of Barneson. I told you that, and you tried to call me by my name.
Fortunately, the Knights of Jansen have yet to figure it out, whether they woke up late.
“Greetings. I am Gayn Harman from Jansen. ”
The knight in the harp armor who introduced himself as Gayne Harman bowed his head and slowly approached me.
“Hm, Lord Harman? ”
“Yes! It's an honor to meet you. Tarien.”
‘You don't know Jansen yet. ’
Otherwise, I wouldn't have sent three horse-drawn articles. Besides, there's no way a high-ranking knight would lie and bow his head.
“Yes, I was supposed to receive something from Jansen... Did you bring it? ”
“Yes, I put it in the wagon for your convenience! ”
I can't believe you went to all this trouble. Idiots.
The nobles are no different from the commoners. Just the same person.
‘I didn't know until I was a player. ’
In the past, I thought nobles were really special people. It's fundamentally different from ordinary people.
But I naturally realized that as I grew beyond my limits as a player. Nobles and knights are just like us and make mistakes.
Nobles are only born in good homes, so they live like that. Not because they're good.
Of course, I know that not all nobles do. There are Alliance commanders wearing Holly Crown or commanders risking their lives to fight in front of the battlefield.
But it's clear that most nobles, like Tarien and Jansen, do.
“Tarien? ”
After a moment of thought, Harman called me with a look on his face that he had something to say.
“What's going on? ”
“Oh, that's what Jansen asked me to tell you... ”
“Really? What are you talking about? ”
What does Jansen want to say to me or Tarien?
Harman looks around and cautiously draws closer. Like I said something important that no one else should hear.
“Well... Jansen asked me to ask Tarien to come to the meeting in a few months." ”
“Meeting? That's the first I've heard of it. ”
“Let me explain... The other noble disciples who have been with Jansen for a long time have decided to gather together in secret this time. Tarien would like you to attend the meeting. ”
‘No wonder.'
Yeah, it was weird. Though Grandel may be Jansen's knight, only a knight can offer his noble son an offer.
Grandel made me an offer he didn't mind because this happened so often.
And that's what brings them together this time. They're probably all fighting for power as successors.
“Yes, I will. Where are we meeting?”
“You thought well! Jansen will be very pleased if Tarien attends! ”
They're not gonna talk about it anyway.
In a word, if Jansen feels better for a while, I'm willing to do it. I won 1,000 gold for free.
“Here's the meeting place and time! ”
Harman took a small piece of paper from his arms and handed it to me.
‘Soft.’
A material made of manly material. Very expensive paper used by nobles who only listen to words.
Maybe this little piece of paper is worth 10 gold. From that, I can imagine how much Jansen is looking forward to this meeting.
‘That's what Max said. Life is a winding, endless winding path. ’
But Jansen believes he's on a successful path. I didn't even know the end of the road was there.
“Then we'll get going! ”
“Lord Harman, be careful. ”
Harman and his knights left shortly after handing over 1,000 gold and a small piece of paper, whether they wanted to go into the forest before sunset.
Until the end, they didn't know I was a Kaiyan, not a Tarien.
“Kaiyan! What took you so long! I was worried.”
“Yeah, man! If we were a little later, we'd have gone in before the knights got there! ”
As the knights leave, the mercenaries who were sitting in one corner rush forward, noticing.
“Barnson, Bissel and the others! Calm down, everyone! It's too late to check inside. ”
I could not tell them that there was a Reach in the castle of Babylon. If we do, we'll be in trouble to alert the Cult. If the cult investigates, I might find out I got rid of him.
“Phew... I'm glad. I thought the job was done. ”
“Yeah. I didn't know things were gonna be so easy. ”
“More than that, Kaiyan, what's that on your shoulder? ”
Barneson closes his eyes to my shoulders, pointing to Rica, who is hanging.
“Oh, this is actually my hometown. I used to have a cat, and I met him back here. ”
“Really? He looks so cute! Kaiyan, what are you going to do now? ”
“Mmmm... ”
Forward.
I was actually just thinking about going to my hometown, but so far I've been thinking about everything else improvising.
“First, I'll give you the 200 gold I promised you. ”
“Really? You're really giving me 200 gold? ”
I said I'd give you 200 gold, and Bissel spit out a surprised voice with his mouth wide open.
“I made a promise. And, you know, you should never go back to Vratan. No, not just in Vrathan, but in the Four Kingdoms. … we're so sorry about this. ”
The moment I find out I'm not Tarien, Jansen will send a pursuit party. The problem is, I don't care if it comes to me, but Barneson mercenaries could be in pursuit.
The only way to ensure their safety from the pursuit is to get to other kingdoms than the Four Kingdoms.
“That's it... I already know that. Kaiyan, don't be sorry to us. If you hadn't done what you did back then, we would have died right there. ”
“Mr. Barnes……. ”
“Yes, Kaiyan, don't be sorry. And when will we earn 200 gold? Haha!”
Barneson to Visel. And the mercenaries staring at me with a good look behind their back, even though I didn't say anything, make me feel weird.
Should I say it changed a little emotionally? I never thought I'd see another decent person besides Jeff and Max again. No, I didn't expect him to be in this relationship until I first met him.
“So Kaiyan, what are you going to do? Why don't you come with us if you don't have a plan? ”
“That's ……. ”
For a moment I thought about being with them.
Pleasant barnson mercenaries. I'm sure it'll be fun to travel with. But...
‘The time to meet my goals will be slower. ’
Besides, you won't feel lonely as long as you have a friend named Rica.
In order to fulfill Rieka's lacking abilities, we must not be with them no matter what we think.
“I'm afraid we're going to have to break up here. I have work to do. ”
“Really? This is... too bad. I thought Kaiyan would make a good partner. ”
Barneson said in a voice filled with regret.
But even for these people, we must not be together. Not only my growth, but Jansen's pursuit will definitely follow me.
“I'll see you next time. I won't forget the Barneson Mercenaries. ”
“Yes, if there's anything I can do. Kaiyan, we are going to the Mareon Empire. If he comes that way, find us. I'll help you as much as I can! ”
I felt relieved by what Barneson said.
Not because they're strong, but because of this feeling that someone is thinking of me.
Jeff and Max and now the Barneson Mercenaries.
‘Let's get stronger. ’
In a long time, my desire for growth seemed crazy.
Vengeance for the family,
Revenge of the villagers.
And I will be strong enough to grow up to protect those I care about.
