Return Duke Frausch - Chapter 23



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Episode 23. leave

One day when the season of ‘Ezel, the god of storms’ passes into the season of ‘Erua, the god of sensuality.’

I decided to leave early tomorrow morning.

I said goodbye to Elena.

He went into his room, shedding tears.

A heartbreaking breakup.

“sorry. I shouldn’t make Elena cry… … .”

“no. I’m glad I did it. I actually feel sorry. “Because I couldn’t do anything and just shamelessly accepted it.”

The village chief comforted me.

As expected, a big adult.

“I believe that a warm and sincere heart is the most valuable gift in the world. El Dor Village has given me more. “It will remain in my memory for a lifetime.”

“Don’t forget that everyone in our village is truly grateful.”

Instead of answering, he smiled.

“Take this. “Kevin asked me to give you this sword as a token of his gratitude.”

It was a long sword filled with great care.

“thank you. “Uncle Kevin knew how I felt.”

My heart ached when I received the sword.

It feels great.

Now it’s time for me to pay back.

He put down the sword and placed the leather pouch on the table.

Crumble.

“Something?”

“Open it.”

Chrrrrrr… … .

When the rope of the sack was released, it all came pouring out at once.

“Huh! “What is all this?”

The village chief was surprised as a ton of money poured out.

It contained more than 500 golden coins.

I took some jewels and some gold for travel expenses.

“There was money in a cave I found by chance.”

“jin… you… … .”

The village chief is not a fool to believe anything.

How can there be treasure in every cave, not just once or twice?

“Take this money. “I’ll use it for a trip to the continent.”

“Please accept it. If you carry this money around, you might get stabbed to death. “You don’t really want me to die while traveling, do you?”

A threatening message was sent.

If I were like Master Gyeryongsan, I would have patted him on the head and quickly put him away.

“no… … . That’s not it. There are too many of them. How should I handle such a large sum of money? … .”

Even the village chief has probably never touched such a large amount of money in his entire life.

so.

“As I said before, use it for the village. If there is any leftover, use it as Elena’s dowry. You don’t have to worry because you’ve paid for your travel expenses separately. A few of the wooden fences were broken, so please repair those as well, and purchase livestock as there is a ridiculous shortage of cattle and horses for farming. “Paying taxes can be overwhelming, so prepare in advance.”

I recited the uses in detail.

The village chief quickly nodded in agreement.

“really… “Thank you!”

The village chief suddenly grabbed my hand.

I felt a lot of warm affection.

Just like that, the last night in town passed.

***

I’m sorry.

I opened the door quietly.

But the moment I walked out the door.

Everyone in the village, including Elena, came out to see me off.

I knew it was a sign, but when I saw it in person, my heart fluttered.

“Are you planning to leave without saying goodbye? I feel sorry. Where have we been like that?”

Blacksmith Kevin smiled and began to rhyme first.

“Master!!”

“brother!”

“jin… … .”

Everyone in the village opened their mouths one by one towards me.

“I’ll wait for you! Have a nice time seeing the world. “Bring a lot of interesting stories when you come back.”

Elena soon shed tears and spoke brightly.

At the same time, the area around my eyes became moist.

“I’m leaving after a good rest. I am truly grateful for this time. Stay healthy everyone!”

I don’t think I’ll be able to leave if I hesitate.

I lowered my head and made eye contact with each person.

Those who follow them to leave the village.

Jump and jump.

I walked outside the village fence gate.

“Be careful!!!”

“Nobles, be careful of monsters! “Be especially careful with women!!!”

“Come back whenever you want!”

The warm voices of the village people heard in my ears.

Swish.

I turned around and waved my hand vigorously.

Everyone waved to each other.

And then turned his back.

Now is the time to really leave.

A ray of smile bloomed like a spring flower.

With my heart full of warm feelings, I came to the Gaisha Continent and left the village where I first met.

With deep, unforgettable memories… … .

***

I headed to Daisen Castle.

The path of the other world.

It’s unfamiliar and strange.

A road, at best, is a dirt road where carriages and horses travel.

There are many flowers and other plants seen on Earth.

An exciting world with an uncertain future.

The hot summer sun heated up the green meadows.

The feeling felt during the period of invulnerability was similar to spring or fall weather.

“Lala~ru~?.”

I hummed.

A wanderer holding wild grass in one hand and a sword at his waist.

The bag on my shoulder is heavy.

Beef jerky, dry bread, and fruit that Elena carefully prepared.

There are gems and goldens in it.

He wore the clothes that Elena’s father wore when he was alive.

Although the clothes were poor, they were not lacking.

“Pazen Village.”

As I ran and ran, the village of Pazen suddenly came into view.

Pazen Village had the same environment as Eldor Village.

There was a stockade made of wood and stone.

Instead, it was much larger, as if it had a large population.

At the entrance, men who appear to be vigilantes are checking.

“Where does it come from?”

As we got closer, one of them asked loudly.

Wary eyes.

A man with a sword at his waist is the number one person to watch out for.

“I’m on my way to the castle, my lord. “I plan to stay for a while.”

“Origin and name.”

“This is Jin from Eldor Village.”

“Do you have ID?”

For a small town, inspections are difficult.

“Here it is.”

I showed them the residence permit that Chief Elphin had given me.

“Go in. “Don’t go into the village and get into trouble, but leave quickly.”

Even after briefly looking at the residence permit, he seemed uneasy and ordered us to leave quickly.

Unlike Eldor Village, the people were harsh.

“… … .”

The atmosphere inside the village was strange.

A feeling of oppression dominated the entire village.

I was hungry.

I looked around the village to find a restaurant.

“Brother, this is your first time in our village, right?”

A boy who looked about seven years old approached me.

“uh.”

“Brother, you’re hungry and looking for a restaurant, right?”

what? kid… Are you a Dongshin?

“How did you know?”

“Brother, aren’t you stupid? “It’s obvious when you come into town and look around with an ‘I’m hungry’ face.”

Is this guy a genius?

“Kid. “Is there a good restaurant?”

“I’m not a kid!”

He also has quite a temperament.

“If you’re hungry, follow me. “I know a restaurant where three people would eat and two people would die.”

“… … .”

Is it a prank?

His horsemanship skills are quite good.

The young one walked away without even looking back.

I followed the guy.

I hide behind my anxiety that the little boy won’t kidnap me… … .

We went further into the village.

A small inn and restaurant appeared with a sign saying ‘Rest in the Fields’.

The kid glanced at me and went inside.

Because of his confidence, I followed him inside without realizing it.

and.

“Mom, I brought a guest!!! “Mom~!”

“!!!”

This is a guy who will become successful later.

The kid worked on me in a planned way.

“Ralphin, you didn’t go out and bring guests again, did you?”

A fat woman in her 40s appeared, wiping her hands on her apron.

“no. While I was playing in front of the village, my brother said he was looking for a restaurant, so I just said, ‘Our place is delicious.’ “Right, bro?”

The kid narrowed one eye.

and! Look at how shameless this kid is.

It may be absurd, but the heart of the boy who steps forward to help his mother is admirable.

“Ralphin is right. “She first asked where the delicious restaurant was, and since my mom runs a restaurant and boasted that the food was the best in the world, I asked her to guide me.”

When I took my side, the kid proudly straightened his shoulders.

“mom. Let’s go out and play with the kids. So take care of this guy. I guess I’m very hungry. “Give me a lot of sheep!”

Ralphin rushes outside, even asking his mother for a special favor.

As I walked out the door, I didn’t forget to squint one eye and wink.

“sorry. Ralphin has no manners… … . Her husband left to become a mercenary, but she hasn’t heard from him in years. “He has such bad habits because he raised Ralphin alone.”

“no. “He’s very smart and cute.”

He offered sincere words of praise.

I sat in the empty seat by the window.

“It’s the countryside, so there’s nothing special, and the chicken stew is okay today. Would you like that?”

“yes! please give it to me. Mix in pyrus to make it spicy. “The quantity is for two people.”

I’m very hungry.

I’m sorry.

The door opened and two men came in.

“Mary, a bucket of beer!”

The man shouted towards the kitchen.

“What are you drinking in broad daylight? “If Jane’s mom finds out, I’m going to get scolded again.”

“That’s right, the guy who can’t move from his wife is a drunkard every day! Aren’t you going to be stripped naked and kicked out again today? “Kkkkkk.”

“What makes you so good?”

“I’m not getting kicked out.”

“Then what do you do? “He’s the one who does the laundry and dishes at home.”

“That’s how you make a living these days.”

“no way. Putting a man to shame… … .”

The two people were talking nonsense.

Soon my share of food came out.

Chicken suit with a combination of spicy and light smell.

There was a whole chicken inside.

gulp.

I took a bite with a spoon.

So delicious!!!

It is recognized as a delicious restaurant.

Because it is a specialty bar, the ingredients are different.

Munching.

I tore off the tough chicken legs first.

Chewy taste of otherworldly chicken.

The quality of the meat was different from that of Earth chickens raised on feed.

“Fucking world… … . “Wow, how can they steal 80% in taxes?”

“Quiet! And if anyone hears it, they will be beheaded… … . Shh!”

One person seemed to be already drunk, and another colleague quickly covered his mouth.

“Do whatever you want. “Anyway, starting this fall, it’s the same as starving to death or being beaten to death, so I’d rather just shut my mouth and die!”

“Why are you like this! Wake up… … . “I’ll take you home.”

“Let go! “Let go, drink as much as you can and you’ll die in this damn world!”

The man’s drunken drinking, which he quickly emptied, ended when his friend forcibly dragged him out.

A few people inside the restaurant.

Their expressions didn’t look bright either.

It seems that the Daisen lord raised all village taxes to 80%.

What a devil!

I think I need to meet Lord Daisen as soon as possible.

“Young man, are you a mercenary? “Do you know how to use a weapon?”

“yes?”

A group of merchants took their seats at the next table.

One of the four people spoke up.

He seems to be asking after seeing the sword on his waist.

“You can use it, why would you do that?”

“Really?”

The one who seemed to be the leader among the four smiled and asked back.

“I say lol. We stop at Daisen and then go to Faruzen, the capital. One of the escort mercenaries is in trouble. “Would you like to accompany me?”

While eating, I received an unexpected offer.

When they did not answer readily, another one of them added.

“I will give you the daily wage so you won’t be disappointed. “I will give you food and 3 ruden a day.”

It’s a good suggestion.

The final goal is the capital.

Information is needed more than money.

If you are a merchant, you probably know a lot.

“great! Instead, don’t expect much skill.”

“Just fill in the numbers!”

A sudden escort mercenary who joined unexpectedly.

It was the beginning of a new relationship.