Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer?

Episode 261 What if (9)

Akata had mixed feelings as she saw someone waiting at her dorm and the bracelet being easily sold just because the identity of the maker was hidden. It was a feeling that alternated between laughter and delirious laughter.

“But I still made money…”

If it had only been popular among city people, it wouldn’t have made that much money, but the effect of the trend spreading to wizards was sweet. Even if it wasn’t the million gal goal she was aiming for, it was still money that was hard to make for a girl her age – even the most wealthy countrymen.

“It’s not just what you earn. “It’s a lot of money compared to the product.”

Akata shrugged her shoulders at Senior Chelsea’s words. Even at this moment, her three pairs of arms are picking thread bracelets, knitting swags, and knitting blankets.

“They also started accepting custom orders.”

“Well, there are three of us.”

“And all three of them are wizards. Two of them are even working hard to create items! “This is something to be proud of!”

Akata rolled her eyes at Chelsea’s exaggerated shouting.

Then he admitted it. This is definitely something to be proud of. The status of the two people Chelsea mentioned was comparable to that of the heavenly world. This is especially true because the Bemurgen Magic Tower branch, the home of magic tools, has collapsed due to an unprecedented situation.

“Once wizards get hooked, they tend to stick with it for a while. If it spreads to one wizard, it often spreads to other wizards. “I’m sure it will work out.”

“I guess so.”

“okay. Right now, the owner of the top is pushing you hard because it seems like you will be the one.”

Well, that’s true. Even considering that it is a top company that treats its employees very well, actions such as giving up a week’s worth of work and providing materials for free are not simple welfare. It’s an investment made with hopes of forming a relationship with a wizard.

“But even if we form a relationship… I don’t think anything will change significantly.”

“That’s right. However, maintaining a good relationship with the item manufacturer during this period is a benefit in itself. This is especially true when you think about the status that the Hudelen Magic Tower branch will have in the future.”

Limited to the south, the Heudelen branch is the magic tower that supplies the most items after the Bemurgen branch. Considering that 60% of the goods produced by Bemurgen were supplied to the North and 30% to the South, Hudelen may take a slightly, very slightly larger share.

Approximately 40% of the items distributed in the South are produced by Hudelen and 39% are produced by Bemurgen.

The important thing is not whether Hudelen or Bemurgen sold more. What is truly serious is that a supplier that was responsible for a volume comparable to that of Hudelen collapsed without warning.

So where will the 39% of customers who suddenly lost their business partners go? Demand remains the same, but supply decreases and what item price will skyrocket? What is the value of the creator who makes it?

In that respect, as Chelsea said, forming a relationship with a producer is meaningful in itself. Even if they keep the standard, the merchants and the owners of the merchants who pursue profit as merchants are quite happy.

“Well…”

If I thought about it more, this relationship wasn’t a bad thing for the girl either. Anyway, if you can get to know someone like this, wouldn’t you be able to expect a little consideration when purchasing items later?

I don’t ask for discounts or unconditional priority. It is enough consideration to avoid being rejected at the speed of light just because you submitted a request for something out of the ordinary.

This is especially true because she has a request that needs to be submitted as quickly as possible. Akata once again thought of the person who would be waiting at the dorm.

“Ah, it’s done.”

“Are you done?!”

Meanwhile, one mechanically moving arm completed the product. The thread bracelets and t-shirts have already been completed and new products are being made, and the one that is currently completed is a blanket. It was also a product that one of the wizards ordered.

In order to utilize the space, Chelsea, who had been processing documents in the same room as Acata—more accurately, the document processing space was to be used as Acata’s workroom—hit the desk and stood up. The excitement can be seen from ten miles away.

“So now all I have to do is deliver it?”

“wait a minute. “Check if there are any defects.”

On the other hand, Akata calmly confirmed the completeness of the product. An exotic blanket that was completely different from what was popular before was fluttered out with a single wave of the hand. Maybe it’s because they used good quality thread, but it didn’t feel heavy compared to how thick it was. At this level, even magicians with weak stamina will be able to cover it without difficulty.

“are you okay?”

“It’s okay.”

“good. Then I’ll deliver it to you!”

“ah. About that. Can I give it to you myself? “I just have to hide that I made it anyway.”

Additionally, the Magic Tower is not a place that is offended by the use of a person with eight eyes as an errand boy. Since this is a place that is trying to establish a good relationship with Daesallim from the beginning, it will be even more desperate.

“I can’t stop you if you say that, but… why?”

“I want to look at magic items.”

“Well… then there’s no reason to stop it. “Sure.”

It was good. As Akata watched Chelsea sit back down, she folded the blanket and placed it in the wrapping paper. A product wrapped in linen cloth and tied with a ribbon would not go against etiquette.

“Then I’ll come back.”

The girl’s bouncy steps continued outside the upper building.

【Akata.】

【Uh. Aori-sama.]

If the person who was supposed to be in the dorm wasn’t waiting in front of the top, it would probably have continued all the way to the Magic Tower.

【Why are you here?】

【The owner of the accommodation didn’t seem to like our group very much, so we came out to have a look around. I came here to see with my own eyes where Akata works.】

【Aha.】

【Where are we going?】

【I have something to deliver to the Magic Tower.】

【I see. Good. It was a car that I also wanted to experience at the Magic Top. Do you mind if I follow you?】

【Of course.】

Although she feels sorry for her hometown tribesmen, the chieftain and his priest, who were from another tribe and showed her a lot of kindness—now seem to have been selected as the priests of the swamp rather than the priests of the tribe—to her. You can be as kind as you want.

Akata nodded and took a step forward to lead the way.

【What about other people?】

【They are probably exploring the city like me. Now that we have procured food and herbs, all of our goals for coming to the city have been achieved.】

For reference, the circumstances on which this statement is based are as follows.

Not long ago, the Great Forest officially learned of the Bemurchen Incident, and in response to the tragic disaster, the Great Chief decided to provide ‘material support’ in order to strengthen friendship with the outside world and help the victims.

This was the reason Aori was standing in Hudelen right now.

【…So are you sure you found a place to purchase Akata?】

【Not yet. These days, the price of item makers has skyrocketed…】

【Is that so?】

Of course, the reason Aori is included in this group is not just because she is the warchief’s favored subordinate. No, maybe that’s why.

The fact that the Dark Demon Knight is still staying in the Grand Forest is a top secret, but isn’t it because Aori and Akata share that fact because they have the Warchief’s absolute trust?

The reason the warchief sent Aori might have been to talk directly with Akata so as not to worry about information being leaked.

【But the person who will receive delivery of this item is the item manufacturer. If you do well, you could be introduced to a magician who specializes in fantasy magic.】

[That’s a good thing. Even though it must have been difficult to recognize, I am truly grateful and sorry for giving me this much strength. If I move myself, there is a high probability that I will be noticed by the magic tower owner…】

【It’s okay. I’m doing it because I want to do it too.】

Akata couldn’t quite understand what it meant to be in the sight of the Magic Tower Lord, but at least she understood that it was a situation where Aori shouldn’t move herself. That’s enough. Considering the grace the girl received, this level of display was not surprising.

【However, there is the biggest problem. As I said before, magic tools have become very expensive these days…】

【You don’t have to worry about money.】

Also, Aori came up with a solution to the money issue that Akata was worried about.

To be more clear, a solution was created when Akata sent a letter saying that she had found a way and the warchief asked her to try it in person.

【With this money… we can provide support up to 3 million gal.】

【Is that much?】

Of course, these 3 million gal did not fall from the sky, but came from the Black Thunder Snake’s wallet. More precisely, the additional money he gave me.

【It may be a bit excessive, but isn’t this level of investment enough for a member of the compatriot who has left the tribe and is living alone in the outside world?】

He probably gave it as a price for a wig… but he actually bought that wig without spending a penny. I did it.

After much deliberation, the Warchief and Aori decided on the use of these 3 million gals. There was a high chance of failure if I tried to return it to the driver, so I decided to use it to get other things instead.

【If I run out of money, then…】

【I don’t think I will run out of money. Probably.】

【If that’s the case, I’m glad. In case you don’t know, I’ll say it at the top. We will pay you back, so borrow as much as you need.】

【Hmm, yes. But what should I do if there are any leftovers?】

【If there are any leftovers, then let Akata keep them. Since the money was originally given as a subsidy, it cannot be returned.】

Also, since it will be used in that way, the money will be passed on to Acata in its entirety. From the outside perspective, it appears to be a subsidy, but in reality, it is money to purchase necessary tools.

【In addition, the 500,000 gal I am giving you now is not nominal, but really given to you, Akata. You don’t need to spend it on buying magic tools. If it’s not enough, borrow it from above and use it solely for yourself.】

【Is that okay?】

【These are things you should have taken care of right away. Don’t hesitate.】

Of course, it was not the virtue of the great chief to commit the evil act of not giving the actual support money in the name of support, so Aori handed over new money that the war chief had raised with his own money.

I felt like the pain that had remained in a corner of my heart after leaving Akata was finally being relieved.

* * *

The lord of Bemurchen died suddenly today. The cause was probably overwork.

Fortunately, Seongju’s sudden death did not cause much confusion. This was possible because support from other cities was arriving one after another—even reinforcements sent from Münmund in the northeast had arrived here—and the situation had improved significantly and the recovery of the city was just on track.

“Why are you so sad? Well, the guy who prioritized only nobles is dead…”

“It’s noisy. Still, if it weren’t for the Lord of the castle, we would all have died long ago.”

“Ssi…”

But if he truly left without any ripple effects, that wasn’t the case. The residents who were angry that food was being given priority to the soldiers, and even the priests who were offended because the Lord of the castle said something against the temple, mourned him and meditated in silence.

I guess it’s because he is a person who has served and devoted his entire life as a castle lord. After his death, the opinion that ‘he was still a good person’ spread everywhere.

Perhaps the shock of death diluted the anger that had built up. It may have been a time when food was scarce like a few weeks ago, but it is stable now.

“You idiots.”

Even so, the feeling that it is foolish and foolish cannot be erased.

Meister suddenly wondered if there was any need for me to remain in this city.

Because I want to be like my grandfather, and because I don’t want to see my comrades who died so fleetingly come back to the world again. Although he did research for the underprivileged with that intention, even he could not hide his disappointment in this incident.

“I’m really disillusioned….”

Of course, we won’t give up our goal of improving the convenience of all humans just because of a few garbage people. Because it is a purpose born of a higher and more important ideal than contempt for humans.

But at least he doesn’t have to continue serving those who have let him down, right? Wouldn’t the desire to protect everyone be equivalent to protecting even a few of them?

“….”

Meister thought about it until that point, then remembered his grandfather and sighed. Anyway, it was a damn old man.

* * *

Sangun must have enjoyed the idea of me bringing him a lunch box that he said he would eat himself, so he came to me almost every day with something to eat.

Thanks to this, I no longer have to fill my stomach with tasteless food or starve because it’s annoying… Isn’t this making me feel too comfortable? I feel like I’ve gained weight because I’ve been eating and resting so well. Is this true?

I spent each day torn between the mindset of ‘I shouldn’t do this’ and the mindset of ‘I can’t get caught with this.’ And on the 14th day, I closed the inventory with an indescribable feeling.

The inventory is full of food harvested from the farming site made by Sangun and several types of medicinal herbs dug up under Sangun’s advice. Now it’s time to leave.

“Black Thunder Snake.”

In the meantime, while trying to leave the hideout, he ran into the mountain army and the chieftain. I wonder if they came here to stop me again.

“Could you please take this before you go?”

But this time, even if I cry and cry, I won’t let go. I opened my mouth to convey that tenacity, but the warchief quickly opened his mouth as if laughing at me.

Aren’t you trying to catch me? Think about that for a moment. On the boy’s outstretched palm are a pair of round silver-rimmed glasses and a piece of jewelry that appears to be an ornament.

“These are glasses that, when in contact with the body, create an illusion over the pupil, making the iris appear a different color. For reference, while I was thinking about which color to choose, I heard that the eyes commonly seen outside are green, so I decided on that. Even if you don’t like it, please forgive me out of sincerity.”

“…what.”

Wait what? What are you putting fantasy on?

“Also, this is a piece of jewelry worn on the ear, and it is said that wearing it will hide the scars around the mouth. It will help you on your journey.”

What are the accessories there? Is the wound around your mouth covered? So does it help you on your journey?

…Of course it will happen if you change the eye color and cover up the scar, but how do you know?

“…Why are you giving this to me?”

It is true that efforts were made to change the appearance for possible tracking purposes. However, no matter how much I searched, I couldn’t find a way to do it, so I gave up… How did the warchief know that and was able to find it?

And can I just accept this?

Instead of being handed glasses and jewelry, I held my neck and muffled my voice. A tight voice came out like a growl.

“I don’t really understand the meaning of the question. “What do you mean by this question?”

“What is the reason for doing this?”

“aha.”

Even so, I could still accept it as far as staying. There is still room to make excuses for this, and the amount of money going out from there is also 0 – I paid for the proxy purchase, so it is not included.

But this… this….

“I always think about this, but I think your benefactor is not used to receiving favors. “You always ask the same questions.”

well. Rather than being a stranger to favor, wouldn’t I be closer to someone who has become unfamiliar with it?

Even if it is an unpaid favor, anyone would consider such an expensive item a burden. okay. Magic tools were too expensive to just get. Even though I don’t know the exact price, I can’t receive it on the same day.

“But my benefactor, this is not what this forest gives me. “It was a gift from Akata.”

I was unable to utter a single word of rejection in front of the next name that was brought up. I thought of the thread bracelet that burned away before I could even touch it, and the thread bracelet I handed over to someone else with my own hands.

“Do you remember Akata?”

There’s no way I’ve forgotten that kid.

“If you remember, he will be happy to hear this.”

But but why him? That kid has money and affection, so I told him…

“Why is that kid…”

“Aori told me that Akata has adapted well to the outside world. So much so that he slowly wants to repay the favor he has received.”

“This is excessive.”

“Maybe so. But it will definitely be helpful for Eunkong’s future. Akata will be satisfied with that fact alone.”

“You can take this—”

“Don’t refuse. “What that child wants is not rejection.”

I wanted to say something.

However, my mouth was blocked in front of the objects placed on my palm. The child’s hand came up and carefully removed the eye patch.

“Green eyes suit you too.”

Damn you kids. Words I couldn’t contain were stuck in my throat and scratched my insides.