My Demons - Chapter 78



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My Villains Episode 078

21. Moonless night⑴

The bucket filled with water poured down onto the top of my head.

Okay.

“Puh-ha!”

Ice-cold groundwater flowed down my sculptural body. The clean water, which had a little bit of sand mixed in, turned into black scum at the bottom.

After pouring water a couple more times, I wiped my body with a cloth soaked in lye.

I brush my teeth with a toothbrush made from stiff dried pig bristles, and wash my hair in water mixed with ground cinnamon and oil, and I groan at the feeling of refreshment.

“Ugh, good.”

Although I spent a lot of silver to buy bath supplies for two people, I didn’t think it was a waste at all.

Even if I had been asked to pay a gold coin, I would have gladly paid, but it was only a silver coin. This is like nothing.

Middle World, especially the Kingdom of Milan, was a world reminiscent of the Western Middle Ages in many ways.

But this is a world where magic exists, priests wield divine power, and all kinds of monsters roam the mountains and fields.

Perhaps that’s why there were quite a few cultural differences from the Middle Ages on Earth. The most representative of these was the hygiene culture.

Except for mercenaries or beggars, even the most lazy commoners washed their faces in the morning and evening and brushed their teeth once a day. And I heard that I always take a bath once a week.

In the case of nobles, they washed their bodies using high-quality perfumes as if they were water, and the extravagant people even had bathhouses in their mansions.

The reason why this culture took root is, well, a bit complex.

first… There will also be an impact from the environment.

Unlike Europe, where most of the groundwater and river water is lime water, Milanol’s water quality was very good.

It is said that if you dig a well anywhere, clean water will come out, so people are asking for water and… Couldn’t we have become friends?

In the case of South Harbor, people drink more beer than water because the water contains salt, but it doesn’t seem to affect washing up.

Alchemists who play the role of scientists in Middle World would also have had an influence. Because they are people who spread the common sense that ‘if you don’t wash, your health will deteriorate’ and sell soap and perfume.

However, even if the above factors were not present, people would have washed diligently. This is none other than Gwangmyeong Bridge.

Those who shake off uncleanness and maintain purity of mind and body… What should I do? Anyway, there is such a verse that in Gwangmyeonggyo, body cleanliness is a duty and a virtue. I guess this is why bathhouses are crowded the day before Sunday.

Personally, I am very fortunate. If this world were as unsanitary as the European Middle Ages… Ugh, life must have become twice as difficult.

After taking a shower while thinking about random things, I put on the pants and tunic that Daria had brought me. At that moment, I saw Daria moving a large bathtub with another waitress.

“it’s over? “What about Ellen?”

“Oh, I went up to my room.”

“alone?”

Daria nodded as she poured out the water in the bathtub.

“huh. “When I offered to help him, he said no and used magic.”

“Magic?”

“It suddenly floated up and went up by itself? I hit my head on the ceiling a couple of times… .”

•••Really, do you hate Daria that much?

I shook my head and looked back at the younger waitress.

“You were the one who helped me take a bath?”

“Oh, uh, yes, yes. “I took care of Ellen’s bath.”

The girl, who seemed to be twelve or three years old, stuttered and bowed her head.

what? Your face is pale?

“You must have had a hard time. Ann De has a bad temper.”

“No, he continued to sleep, rather

“It was comfortable.”

When I gave her a couple of coins as a tip, the young waitress ran away without saying a faint goodbye.

“He’s a very shy kid.”

Daria smiled bitterly at my muttering.

“… “I guess it’s because of your rumors.”

“huh? “My rumor?”

“Nothing. Are you hungry? “Let’s go in quickly.”

The inn that Daria led by the hand looked different from before.

All the tables had been cleared except for the one at the bar. The remaining space was draped like a partition with a thick tent cloth. It was installed by the security guard.

I clicked my tongue as I sat down at the table where the food was prepared.

“Is this the inn or the quarters? “It must be very uncomfortable.”

“Oh, no. “Thanks to you, how safe it is.”

“Well, I guess that’s true.”

The food served on the table was very shabby. The end was a fist-sized hardtack soaked in water, three or four pieces of beef jerky, and beer diluted in water that barely tasted like alcohol.

Ugh, the city situation is like this so I can’t complain… . I should finish it quickly and go to sleep.

“I heard that the security guards are really annoying, isn’t that true?”

“uh? “Who did you hear it from?”

“To Arnal. “I heard it would be a lot of hardship.”

Daria, who was sitting with her chin resting, hesitated for a moment and then shook her head.

“It was like that until the day before yesterday, but it hasn’t been like that since.”

“why? “What happened?”

“Because… of Mr. Hatanka.”

“… Hatanka? Why Hatanka?”

As I put down my beer glass, Daria glanced sideways in the direction of the guards and whispered softly.

“Well, I almost got dragged away by the guards.”

“what? “You’re being dragged away?”

“… Since they risk their lives to protect the city, I, um, have to serve… …

under. What number is this?

Looking at Daria, I feel again that having a beautiful appearance is sometimes a curse. Especially in this fucked up world.

I felt sympathy for Daria and at the same time, my head felt hot.

“Aren’t they just crazy bastards? “Some guy said something like that,”

“No, you don’t need to be angry. Since the atmosphere in the city is so scary these days, the security guard… …

“Because it’s a situation like this, the guards need to be more alert! Not a dog in heat, hoo, no. I’m not going to get angry at you. “The guard captain, this bastard,”

When I kicked off the chair and stood up, Daria was scared and grabbed my sleeve.

“No, that won’t happen! done!”

“•••It’s over?”

“Those people were all seriously injured.”

Utekwai didn’t just get into a fight with the security guards because of alcohol.

The four guards who were trying to drag Daria away were stopped in a rather rough way. The four who were said to have been crippled were those guys.

From the perspective of other guards, they witnessed a scene where a barbarian maimed a colleague.

It is said that Utequoi defeated all the fully armed soldiers who attacked in droves with his bare hands. It is said that he must have been able to control his strength in his own way, and that none of the soldiers who attacked him was seriously injured.

“The security captain took care of it well. “You kicked out the four people who were causing trouble.”

“Uhm… .”

I thought Ute Kwai’s bastard was simply an alcoholic and a drunkard… … . It was a bit harsh to cripple a person, but I still understand it emotionally.

Daria sighed with a heavy expression.

“But Mr. Hatanka… “I heard he will be executed tomorrow.”

“Oh, that’s right.”

“Even though I am a barbarian, I feel a little heavy because I am indebted to him so much.”

I stuffed the remaining food into my mouth, emptied my beer glass, and stood up.

“don’t mind. “Because I don’t know yet.”

“huh?

what?”

“no. “I need to rest now.”

As I was about to walk away, Daria hurriedly caught up and grabbed my sleeve.

“Hey, wait a minute.”

“why?”

“that… “Go up right away?”

Daria, with a light blush on her cheeks, smiled slightly.

The jade-colored eyes sparkle and emit pure light, but the curled body is extremely sensual.

••• is strong. I just can’t shake it off.

but… But no!

One of the reasons for my suffering in the basement over the past few days was none other than sleeping with Daria.

Because the fight with Ellen because of that was the start of everything. So, I couldn’t be swayed by this much temptation.

As I was about to compose myself, Daria lifted her tiptoes and whispered.

“If it’s because you’re tired… “You can rest in my room.”

It’ll be okay for a while, right?

It was around midnight when Ellen and I opened our eyes.

“Ummmm-”

Ellen, who woke up with her hair scattered, whined and raised her upper body. Then he stretched her arms out in front of her as if she was lying down on her stomach.

“Ugh.”

Ellen rubbed her eyes and looked up at me putting on my armor. Even though she slept for nine hours, fatigue was plastered on her face.

“… What are you doing?”

“Ready to go. Lord Ariad’s squire has arrived.”

“what?”

I put on my chain hood and turned my neck slightly. I think I slept for about five or six hours at most, but I feel like all the fatigue from the past has gone away.

“They told me to come out to the pier. “If you follow along, you’ll understand.”

Ellen nodded quietly and groped the bedside by the light of the candle. I put on my belt and tried to dissuade him.

“Hey, that’s enough. “It’s not going to happen.”

“•••what? why?”

“Where are you going with that body? “I’ll be back soon, so get some rest.”

Ellen, rubbing her eyes with her sleeve, shouted in an annoyed voice.

“You’re talking bullshit again. Are you going alone?”

“I’m a mess if I’m alone, there will be a lot of soldiers around.”

“Anyway, I’m going too.”

“It’s done? “I can’t carry him around all night, and I can’t fight when you’re there because I’m too worried.”

“Why are you carrying it? “All you have to do is fly.”

I burst out laughing as I watched him squirm under the blanket.

“Flying piece of shit. “It’s obvious that I won’t be able to balance and will end up falling into the sea.”

“•••You can just fly low. “If you don’t believe me, at least tie a rope around your waist.”

“What a stupid thing to do. And, if you could fly, how far would you fly? “If you use up all your mana, it’s okay.”

“You can easily spend 30 minutes if you want, right?”

“Oh, really? “Are you going to just watch and not use magic?”

When Ellen, who was speechless, kept her mouth shut, I put on my shield and scolded the guy.

“There’s nothing I can do until my leg heals. No matter how strong your spell is, if it doesn’t move properly, the risk is too high. “You’ll get hit by an arrow right where you’re sitting.”

“So, you’re going alone?”

“I don’t want to do that either, but I have no choice.”

It’s not like I want to leave Ellen behind.

No matter how crippled he is, his magic is definitely powerful. And when I think about how something bad happened every time I got separated from him, I couldn’t get off my feet.

However, the person she will meet at the dock is too threatening to Ellen. There will definitely be a situation where the person’s safety cannot be guaranteed.

“… … “I don’t want to be alone.”

Ellen, with her lips sticking out, muttered softly.

After tying his black half-cloak tightly, he squatted down in front of Ellen. She then made eye contact with him and patted her shoulder.

“Don’t fall asleep until I come, stay alert. A suspicious guy

As soon as they come in, shoot a flaming arrow at them. got it?”

“and… .”

I wiped my mouth and continued speaking.

“Don’t go anywhere. “This is a favor.”

The eyes reflected in the candlelight glowed light purple and rippled. Lips like pink flower leaves twitched slightly.

“•••okay.”

“Okay, I’ll come back.”

As she was about to leave the room, Ellen hesitated for a moment before opening her mouth.

“when are you coming?”

“I don’t know… . “Maybe it will come before sunrise?”

“Promise.”

“What did he say? “What is this promise all of a sudden?”

“hurry. Promise.”

“what the. “I will try my best.”

“If you don’t come by then, I’ll do whatever I want.”

I laughed and pinched his cheek.

“When did you stop doing whatever you wanted? Goes.”

“damn.”

I left the room, leaving Ellen fluttering behind me.

‘Acer’ is a squire from a commoner, and is said to have been serving Lord Ariad for six years.

The top of his head was almost as tall as my chin, but his shoulders were narrow and thin, so he did not have the appearance of a knight. However, due to his crooked nose and sharp eyes, he was not an attractive person.

“Putting a bait and waiting quietly. “This is Lord Ariad’s preferred method.”

“So, what is the bait this time?”

“Information was distributed to the trading post, Ruge Street, and the market. “The insider will definitely come out to the dock.”

I walked down a dark alley and listened to Acer’s words.

“First of all, behind the trading post is the treasurer. “Since he has customs officials and collectors as his subordinates, all traders have no choice but to look at the treasurer’s opinions.”

“Why are you suspicious of the treasurer?”

“The treasurer is a commoner, but he has a lot of power because he has many officials under him. But recently, it was said that his position was being threatened by the secretary of Sogeumseong Fortress. “The clerk is a relative of the count.”

“You would have betrayed yourself because your position was threatened?”

“Personally, I am a person who is greedy for money.”

“Did you say Ruge Street? “Where?”

“Ruge Street is the area where the count’s relatives stay. Now that the count is imprisoned in the salt castle, the captain of the royal guard and his younger brother are holding him tight.”

“Ah, Captain of the Royal Guard.”

When I was cooperating with the guards to catch a spy, the guard commander tipped off the guard captain. Maybe that’s why the operation ultimately failed.

In short, you’re under suspicion because of my report? I somehow feel sorry… … .

“Finally, the market,”

“Isn’t it right? The leader of the gang.”

“You know me well.”

Like all gangsters, Uvar controls the market behind closed doors and engages in salt smuggling. Even though he got involved with the bandits, he was a guy with nothing to worry about, and that was actually the case.

Umm… . It’s a bit frustrating to know the answer but have to keep your mouth shut.

“It’s only been five days since you came to the city. How did you know all this?”

“If you have a sharp knife and enough money, you can make up for the lack of time to some extent. All you have to do is catch suitable vagabonds and pull out their fingernails or give them silver coins.”

I was curious to hear that they were moving the soldiers in less than twelve hours… . From what I heard, it looks like they used some pretty rough methods.

“What do you mean by spreading information?”

“I leaked a rumor that the security forces would be moving sometime tomorrow. “They will attack the insider.”

“•••Will that be enough?”

“Of course not. “We kidnapped the treasurer’s lieutenant, the nephew of the captain of the guard, and Uvar’s mistress.”

“what? why?”

“The guy who didn’t do anything wrong will come to the security guard, and the guy who got stabbed will get kicked out. We just have to catch the one that jumps out. “It’s simple, right?”

… … It’s simple, these are pure gangsters, right?