My Demons - Chapter 19



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My Villains Episode 019

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I asked Ilton back at the unexpected answer.

“You don’t sell crossbows? why?”

“No, it’s not that I don’t sell it, it’s that I can’t sell it. “If you sell the crossbow, Mr. Poynix and I will go to jail.”

“what?”

Ilton refused to sell the crossbow, citing kingdom law.

It was said that selling items such as spears, polearms, war bows, and crossbows to civilians requires special permission.

I was dumbfounded and asked back.

“No, the armor, the sword, the axe, the shield… … They sell all kinds of ugly things, but they don’t sell crossbows? “What kind of standard is this?”

“It’s no use arguing with me… I’m just doing what I’m told.”

“I’m not arguing – what should I do then?”

When I glanced back, Ellen sighed, looking disappointed.

“Hehe, then there’s nothing we can do. Should I buy a hunting bow?”

“Have you ever shot a bow?”

He answered my question with a very confident expression.

“I don’t have any?”

I want to hit people.

“•••But you’re going to use a bow in a dark sewer?”

Actually, even when I said I was going to buy a crossbow, I was worried that this wand stand guy would stick an arrow into my back plate, but what? bow? Is he going to kill me?

I don’t know, but I don’t think a bow is something that can be handled that easily.

Ellen This guy must have run away from the palace and gained his own experience, so why are you saying this?

“But you can’t go into the sewer with your bare hands.”

“Why are you carrying a weapon you can’t handle? “It would be better with bare hands.”

“You can learn it from now on, right? “It will probably be necessary at some point anyway.”

What is he saying?

I laughed while looking at his stubborn expression.

“Hey, if you use magic anyway, you won’t need a bow or anything like that, so why learn it? Don’t waste your time… …

“How do you know that?”

He was so stubborn that he shot me a cold look, and I let out a shaky voice out of embarrassment.

“… uh?”

“How do you know if you will need it?”

“No, that’s right… “If you use magic.”

Hearing my words, he bit his lip and looked around. Then he sighed and spoke in a low voice.

“How many times have you seen me before you keep saying such nonsense?”

“What are you talking about, dude? “What nonsense?”

“You think I can use magic? Are you going to become a great wizard? Ha, don’t talk nonsense when you don’t know anything.”

“I’m not like that.”

“I’m a half-assed wizard who can’t even create magical sparks. Even though I have been training every single day since I was seven. “I don’t even have bloodline-”

The guy stopped talking with a trembling sigh, as if trying to calm his mind.

•••Ugh, poor guy.

In times like this, I, the adult, should bend first.

“Well, I didn’t mean it with bad intentions, but it offended me. Sorry.”

“… No, I got excited for a moment. “It’s not something I should get angry at you for.” When the conversation between Ellen and I paused for a moment, Ilton, who had been watching us, joined in with an awkward smile.

“Are you looking for a weapon to use in the sewers?”

“•••uh. however?”

“Then I have something to recommend. “How about a crossbow?”

What kind of bullshit is this?

“What, you can’t sell crossbows because of kingdom law?”

“yes? No, I can’t sell crossbows, but I can sell crossbows?”

“what’?”

After saying that, Ilton brought a strange-looking object from the back of the workshop.

“What’s this?”

The object he brought looked like a small crossbow, but the front part was curved downward and there was something like a leather pad attached to the middle of the object.

“A crossbow. Instead of arrows, you measure coal or iron rings and shoot them.”

As Ilton explained, the weapon he brought was a crossbow that shoots stones, in other words, a stonebow, or crossbow.

“Wow, a slingshot, what is it? Is there something like this?”

When I looked interested, Ilton explained excitedly.

“It’s small, easy to handle, and ammunition is easy to find! Plus, it’s quite powerful. “If you hit it right, your head will break.”

“How do you write it?”

When Ellen showed interest and started fiddling with the crossbow, Ilton carefully taught her how to operate it.

“Place the back part against your stomach or thighs. Yes, by pulling out the protests. Yes, you can bet there. Ugh, you can’t shoot when the demonstration is empty! It could be broken. Oh, you always have to let your protests go. Here, here, and here need to be oiled occasionally… Ah, taking aim is-”

The crossbow was a small object, at least half the length of my arm, so even Ellen, who was petite, could handle it with ease.

Ilton added with a smile, looking at Ellen who was pulling the crossbow hard.

“Well, the range is short and it doesn’t have any penetrating power, but it should be able to easily kill a ratman coming out of the sewer. Even if I make a mistake… Well, with the armor that Mr. Poynix is ​​wearing, you won’t be seriously injured. Of course, it’s best not to get hit, right?”

•••Are you truly attracted to me?

Ellen asked Ilton if he liked it too.

“I’ll live with this. How much is it?”

“Hehe, it’s an item that hasn’t been found for a while… “Please give me six silver coins.”

Wait, what?

“Hey, six coins? This little thing costs the same as my shield? “Did dragon tendons get involved in the protest?”

When I asked, Ilton waved his hand in embarrassment.

“Calm down, Mr. Poynix. This is such a difficult thing to make. Moreover, because it was originally intended to be presented to the Lord of Seong, expensive juniper wood was used for the body and handle.”

Now that I think about it, the crossbow had a luxurious appearance with a flowing maroon color, as if it had been varnished.

Wait a minute, if you look closely, there is also a leaf pattern engraved on it.

“… Hey, is this for practical use?”

“Yeah, of course it’s for practical use.”

Once again, Ilton was a really nice guy.

He was also an innocent guy who would clearly show it on his face if he was upset about something. Is it typical of related companies to hire a guy like this as a receptionist?

As I continued to question him, he sighed and confessed.

“Actually, I originally made it with the Lord of Seong’s wife in mind to use it. You said you like bird hunting… .”

“Ha, it was something for the lady to use.

going to be?”

“yes. The city was suddenly under siege and I missed the opportunity to tell the truth… Still, it is a well-made item. “It’s powerful enough.”

This is for the leisure sports of nobles.

But after hearing the story, Ellen seemed to like it even more. So, without much bargaining, she received the crossbow for six pieces of silver.

He made excuses by saying that he wouldn’t be able to cover the cost of materials if he cut more, and he gave me a bag of round shaped iron rings (鐵A) as a bonus, so I agreed, pretending I couldn’t win. Well, I hope Ellen likes her.

As soon as she finished the transaction and left the workshop, Ellen started picking up stones from the street.

The way his eyes sparkled was so cute that Uncle Gilius burst into laughter.

“Hehe, I’m excited, I’m excited.”

“Iknow, right.”

“Still, you have to be careful. When you get so excited, you end up making a mistake. If you make a mistake, you’ll break your head.

uh.”

I nodded my head at the man’s concerned voice.

“I’ll take care of myself. Hehe, I’m glad that morale seems to have improved.”

Hearing my muttering, Uncle Gilius smoothed his beard for a moment and then opened his mouth.

“This might be crazy.”

“……2”

The man gently gestured toward Ellen and asked. The thing was whining with a load of rocks in the front of her cloak.

“That girl, she can’t even use magic, so why are you taking her around as a friend? “Are you really a noble lady?”

“well. “Not as far as I know.”

“okay? No matter what he looks like or does, he’s just like a noble… .”

Then the man smoothed his beard and asked the question again.

“Then, is that a ‘kind of’ relationship?”

“… What kind of bullshit are you talking about, old man? Can’t you see him? “It’s a kid, a kid.”

“Well, the kid is all grown up. “If it were me, I could get married.”

Uncle Gilius could not take his eyes off Ellen, who was squatting. At first glance, it seemed like something dark passed through his eyes.

•••Did I see it wrong?

“Are you interested in joining our gang?”

“•••Why suddenly?”

“I’m saying this because the world is a harsh place to run around with a girl who can’t do anything.”

weird.

The voice is the same, but why do I suddenly feel bad?

I answered, twisting the corner of my mouth with effort.

“Old man.”

” ok?”

“If you know it’s stupid, stop it. “Because it sounds a bit strange.”

“… “It sounds strange, what am I doing?”

Gilius wrinkled his face and looked back at me.

Then he made eye contact with me, who had an expressionless face, and swallowed dry saliva with a stern expression.

“Hmm, uh, okay. “Maybe I was a little too reckless.”

I stared at Gilius for a while, who cleared his throat and looked away.

Then, Ellen turned around and shouted.

“hey!”

” ok?”

“Come and listen to this!” The guy must have picked up all the rocks around him, so he couldn’t move his body properly and was groaning.

I clicked my tongue in bewilderment.

“Hey, what are you doing? “There are a lot of stones around the inn.”

“You have to shoot at this level to get the hang of it. Oh, listen quickly.”

“Grunt.”

I took down the shield I was carrying on my shoulder and was handed a pile of stones on top of it.

Hehe, it looks good, so I’ll give it this much.

As soon as Ellen arrived at the inn, she got some rotten wooden planks from Daria and set up a temporary target.

Then, after shooting the crossbow a few times, I guess I got the feel for it.

Bang, bang!

“oh!”

“You got it right!”

As the rotten wooden plank shattered, he was overjoyed. No, I actually enjoyed it and jumped up and down.

It seems like a crossbow is a really easy item to handle.

Could it be that Ellen is rather talented? I don’t know because I’ve never tried equipping a ranged weapon in the game.

“Did you hit what you aimed?”

“No, it was a little high. “Maybe I should aim a little lower?”

Ellen continued practicing with a serious face.

It was great to see a boy who had been blind and weak for the past few days getting excited like a elementary school student who got a toy.

It feels good. Even if he only makes 0.5 servings, my burden will be greatly reduced. I was also glad that my morale seemed to have improved.

I checked my equipment and supplies with a lighter heart and took a break.

Ellen shot a crossbow until the sun set, and stopped practicing only when her arms were so sore that she could not bow.

It seemed like this guy had a bit of a stupid side to him.

And unfortunately, we couldn’t go exploring the sewer the next day.