These are Fake! - Chapter 219



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219. Unexpected coincidence

Pathfinder.

It was a word that referred to a guide.

But the kid who looked to be only 13 or 14 years old was called Pathfinder.

It was hard to believe, considering the riskiness of the job.

Instead, I guessed the reason.

‘I guess it’s because of the girl.’

The girl lying in bed looked obviously sick.

He is probably the boy’s younger brother, and is working as a Pathfinder at a young age to pay for his medical expenses.

“Here, take it.”

Then Horton took a pouch out of his bosom and handed it to the boy.

“What’s this?”

“This is medicine for your little brother. I bought it because I remembered what you said last time, that you could only get it in the capital. I hope you use it.”

The boy’s eyes widened.

I never thought that he would remember that and buy it.

“Oh, thank you! Thank you so much, sir!”

“Haha, you bastard.”

Only then did Horton pat the boy’s head with childish delight.

There were only two usable chairs in the house.

So the boy and Horton sat down, and I decided to stand far away.

Because, judging by the atmosphere, I thought Horton would be easier to talk to than a stranger like me.

Horton and the boy chatted for a while, and it was through that conversation that he learned his name.

The boy’s name was ‘Danny’ and the girl’s name was ‘Marie’.

As Horton had already said, it was Danny who guided the mercenaries to the monster habitat.

The townspeople were scared and reluctant to reveal the location, so Danny stepped forward and showed them the way.

It was also Danny who came to the capital to deliver the news.

The boy walked the distance that would have taken four days to cover on horseback.

Maybe it’s because of my younger sister Marie.

‘Suddenly, I’m reminded of Elle.’

They have no resemblance at all, but somehow the appearance of Danny and Marie overlaps with that of me and my older sister Elle.

I thought it might be because they were siblings.

“… … So, can you tell me that? I need to know the exact circumstances to solve it.”

Anyway, the conversation continued in the meantime, and Horton was trying to convince her of something.

Danny kept his mouth shut, as if it was difficult for him to speak.

‘Oh my, that would be easy to do.’

After seeing that, I approached the two people.

Then he put something on the table.

widely.

“Danny. Will this help you decide?”

“… … !”

Danny’s eyes widened when he saw that.

That’s because what was placed on the table was a single gold coin.

Danny was risking everything for his sick Marie.

That means what he needs most is money.

So, wouldn’t money be a surefire weapon to change Danny’s mind?

My prediction was correct.

“Ma, I will tell you.”

Danny said and took the gold.

I looked at Horton and chuckled, and Horton made a dejected expression and then asked.

“Then tell me now. What happened to the village because of that monster?”

Danny hesitated for a moment before finally opening his mouth.

“The first ones to discover the monster were hunters Tony and Robert. They reported it to the village chief, and the village was in an uproar. But… … .”

“however?”

“It all quieted down in an instant. It was like nothing had happened.”

“It got quiet?”

Horton looked puzzled.

I also felt something was strange, but at first I just listened to the story quietly.

“Yes. But I saw it. The village chief and other adults coming and going from the monster habitat.”

“You came and went? Is that true?”

“It’s true. I saw it clearly. All the influential adults in the village were hanging around. And then the village started to change.”

“Changed, how?”

“The village grew and money was made. Especially the village elders, like the village chief. Rumors spread in the village that it was related to the monster’s habitat, but the village chief and the elders absolutely denied it. And they forbade anyone to go there. They said it was dangerous.”

Horton’s gaze turned to me.

I nodded at him too.

They both felt that there was something.

“But then suddenly, one day, people started dying or going missing. The villagers were anxious and curious. That’s because the people who died or went missing were all the village chiefs and the families of the village elders. Oh, and the first to die were the hunters Tony and Uncle Robert.”

Aren’t those two the ones who first discovered the monster habitat?

The first people to discover it were the first to die?

“So, is that when you started asking for commissions from the mercenary guild?”

“That’s right. The village chief made the request on behalf of the people, and told me to guide them if they wanted to earn money for the medicine. He also told me not to tell anyone about what happened in the village. Otherwise, he would kick them out… … .”

“Oh, so.”

Only then did Horton look like he understood why Danny was hesitant to talk.

One thing I had already expected.

What does it mean for two young children to live outside the village?

There was talk that they were not accepted as part of the village.

Perhaps Danny’s family were outsiders, or had fallen out of favor with the town’s leaders and been kicked out.

“So, please keep what I said today a secret. Otherwise, I’ll be kicked out of town… … .”

Finally, Danny asked.

Although he confessed to earn money because of Marie, he was afraid of being kicked out.

“under!”

Horton let out a dismayed sigh.

It wasn’t because of Danny, but because I was angry at the village chief for threatening and exploiting the children.

Horton said firmly.

“Don’t worry. That will never happen. No, I’ll make it so you don’t have to worry about that at all.”

“Yes? How?”

“that…….”

That was when Horton tried to explain why.

“Cough! Cough!”

Suddenly Marie coughed.

Then Danny got up quickly and approached Marie.

Then he took something out of the box by the bedside and put it in Marie’s mouth.

“portion?”

I was a little surprised to see that.

Because at first glance, it was a potion that didn’t match this house at all.

After a while, Marie drank the potion and her coughing subsided, and her breathing became quiet again.

After confirming that, Danny returned to his seat, and Horton asked, wondering too.

“Where did you get that potion? It looks quite… … hard to get.”

Horton was about to say that it looked expensive, but then changed his question.

Danny answered that question, and I winced at his answer.

“A really pretty older sister gave it to me. About ten days ago, three really pretty older sisters came to town, and I was the one giving them directions.”

Three pretty older sisters who came 10 days ago?

Doesn’t this combination sound very familiar?

“I stopped by my house to get some things, and when I saw Mari, I gave her this potion, thinking it would help her. But it’s better than the medicine made in the capital. Mari’s condition will improve quickly if she drinks it. If I get the chance, I’d like to get a little more… … .”

As Danny wiggled his fingers in disappointment, I approached him and asked him.

“Danny, do you remember what those three women looked like?”

“How did they look? The older sister who gave me the potion looked a little cold, but she was a really nice person. The second older sister had her face covered. But her eyes were still really pretty. The third and final older sister had really fancy clothes. I’ve never seen clothes like that in my life.”

‘Sadie, Elle, and Christina are here?’

That’s right.

All the characteristics that Danny mentioned were those of those three people.

I never thought that three people who set out to find alchemical materials would end up here.

Is there such a thing as a coincidence?

‘It must be a coincidence, right?’

Anyway, since I knew of the existence of the three people, I asked again.

“Danny, I think those three are my friends. Do you remember where they went? Or did they turn back?”

“Friends? He guided me to the entrance of the forest and then parted ways with those older sisters. He told me to go back to Marie and that I could go my own way from there.”

“Is that place close to the monster habitat the village requested?”

“And the monster habitat?”

Danny nodded blankly, as if he had never thought about it that far.

“Now that I hear it, I think so. It wasn’t too far from the monster habitat.”

‘this.’

I frowned.

If so, it was likely that they went to the monster habitat.

Most of the places where monsters spawn are because there is something that affects them.

Those things are mostly herbs, minerals, or magical ingredients that have great power.

So, there was no way Sadie could pass it up when she went to find alchemical materials.

‘I believe in Sadie’s skills, but… … .’

I know Sadie is incredibly talented, but I’m worried.

It’s a place where even dozens of mercenaries haven’t returned, so it’s bound to be unsettling.

“Do you really think those women went to the monster habitat?”

I nodded when Horton, who was listening to the conversation from the side, asked.

“Yes, I think so. One of them is someone who often goes to such places. Ugh… .”

“Then tomorrow, we’ll have to find those people as well as the mercenaries.”

“That’s right. This is starting to be a headache.”

“Let’s think positively.”

Horton patted her shoulder and comforted her.

“Danny, take this.”

Soon I took out another gold piece and handed it to Danny.

Danny opened his eyes wide and looked at me with a questioning look.

I explained why I was giving the money.

“I told you those women were my friends. They gave me important information, so I should pay the price. Thank you for telling me.”

I emphasized the word price.

Then the guy took the money and was happy.

“That’s a great price. Hehe. Thank you, sir.”

‘Ugh.’

I wanted to change the word ‘ajussi’ to ‘hyung’, but I just shook my head.

I’ve always been called an uncle, but now I have to hear you call me hyung.

Anyway, that was the end of the story, and we prepared to leave.

“Danny, you’ll be the guide tomorrow, right? We’re planning to go together, so see you tomorrow.”

“Yes, sir. Goodbye.”

We returned to the inn, greeted by Danny, and went straight to bed.

* * *

The next morning.

Boom boom!

We went to the town square and there were a lot of people there.

“You’re not late.”

“Follow me.”

Trejo and Getas, who we had seen yesterday, gave us a quick nod and showed no further interest.

“Mr. Horton, Mr. Astin!”

Danny was already there too.

The guy had a happy expression on his face, probably because he earned a lot of money yesterday.

Horton patted the boy’s head and exchanged a few words, while the leaders of each group spoke with the village leaders.

As the story was almost over, an old man who appeared to be the village chief shouted.

“Then I have a favor to ask of you all! Please kill that monster! I will reward you handsomely!”

“Wow!”

“Haha! Good!”

At those words, several guild members waved their hands in approval.

As if the request had already been resolved.

It was understandable to think so.

This is because there were more than 50 people moving to kill the monster.

If you include Trejo, Getas, and the master-level players we didn’t see yesterday, it would be an incredible force.

“depart!”

Eventually, the monster hunting party set off, and Horton and I followed them.

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