Matan’s Shooter

TL: xLordFifth

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“That bastard, I will make him pay someday. There seems to be a rumor that Alexander is coming out, but strangely, we couldn’t meet him.”

“He has the gold dragon, right? Something like mana tracking- ah, he can’t because of Bluebeard. Did they say that Bluebeard was with Faust?”

“Well, I hadn’t heard of that. It’s hard to even get close, and even our spies said they only saw them from afar,” said Ram Hwayeon.

“So, they were not able to,” Leeha concluded as Ram Hwayeon shook her head. Existences that could skillfully block Bailephus’ mana tracking were incredibly rare. And they couldn’t have imagined that the current situation was what Bluebeard wanted.

“Okay.”

Creaaak-.

Ram Hwayeon opened the conference room door. The nobles, whom he had once met looked at Leeha with fierce eyes.

“Hello-”

[You have persuaded more than half of the nobles to sign the peace treaty.]

[It is a 100% persuasion rate.]

[You have completed the quest ‘Signing of Fibiel-Minis Peace Treaty-1’.]

Before they could even exchange greetings, Leeha was able to experience Ram Hwayeon’s power.

——-

Grrrrrrrr–…….

“This is awesome, boss. My experience is already at 37%……. My skill level is already up……”

“Me, me too. My summoned imps’ weapons have changed! It took months to change this once but in just a few days…. Thank you, boss!”

The chimeras were said to eat anything with four legs except for desks, but they did not touch the users next to them. Excited with great joy and anticipation for growth, the users looked at their ‘boss’, who had recruited them, with shining eyes.

“It’s as I told you. If you join the Demon King’s army, you won’t have to worry about getting stronger.”

The pure white lizardia, Faust, swayed his tail evilly and laughed. One of the powers he received from Bluebeard was to accept users to the Demon King’s army. It wasn’t as strong as Bluebeard’s, but Faust was able to use that authority to enhance the growth rate of users.

‘If I use someone I can’t trust, they will find where we are and the quest will fail…. But I can trust those who have demon-related skills and jobs, especially those who I have been together with for a long time.’

A warlock, sorcerer, and dark magician. It was true that Faust’s quest became much easier after they joined, but he was still dissatisfied. He wanted to raid villages more perfectly, quickly, and surely, but the number of people he could trust was limited.

“Hahaha, for real! Here it is, here it is!”

“I told you, why can’t you trust us even after doing business with us so many times?” 

It was then that they heard a voice from beyond the darkness. They were a very frivolous male voice and a somewhat coquettish female voice.

“Who’s there!”

“What!?”

Faust and the users’ nerves became sharper. Even the chimeras prepared to devour the newly arrived users, but the users were unperturbed at all.

“Kihihihit! It’s a mosquito! Mosquito! How are you, my rotten corpse?! I came all the way here because she said that you were doing something fun!”

Faust couldn’t help but frown at the scratching sound coming from the man who didn’t take off his sunglasses even at night. Why did they come here? No, how did they know about this place? And the answer came from the tall woman walking beside Crowley.

“Faust-ssi, long time no see~ oh my, are these the chimeras? Nice. They will definitely be useful.”

She wore clothes similar to a kimono, held a fan, and walked tightly, but her speed was not slow.

“…”

“……Alchemist Crowley. And…… Chiyou?”

Even Faust, a ranker, did not know exactly what Chiyou did, but the fact that she was involved with ‘intelligence’ had been confirmed through notices and rumors.

“Undead bastard, we went through the Marching Plains together! And now, you’re doing something fun by yourself? You should have called me if there are test subjects like this-”

“Shut up, Crowley. There was no way to an experimenting addict like you…’

Faust stepped forward and interrupted Crowley.

What more would he need did he need if someone willingly came to fire?

And who would be there to provide what he needed? What was Crowley’s skill level?

Faust was able to decide in an instant upon seeing Chiyou, who brought Crowley along with her, a collaborator who was able to find him and be of help.

“I am very curious why Miss Chiyou came to see me.”

“Heuung, good, good, I really like that Faust-ssi isn’t stupid.” 

The two users, who could roughly guess each other’s intention, looked and smiled at each other.

—–

There was nothing more to do about the signing of the peace treaty.

The first persuasion quest was given by Browless, but the second quest just floated in the air and did not have much content.

[Signing the Fibiel-Minis Peace Treaty]

Explanation: The persuasion of the nobles had ended. What remained was to confirm the terms and conditions of the peace treaty.

Description: Complete the peace treaty between Fibiel and Minis in 7 days

Reward: Selection of a city with monopoly rights in commercial activities

Condition for Failure: Death of Peace Treaty Representative

Penalty for failure: Fibiel-Minis border war

– Would you like to accept?

‘If it’s only this much, then it’s no big deal.’

The parties concerned were only Fibiel and Minis. Besides, if they were the representative of the two countries signing the peace treaty, their position would never be low. Nor would they be unescorted. The problem was that there were beings who could crush them even with escorts.

‘If Bluebeard appears, he would wipe them out…. wouldn’t he? Hmm, who will be the Fibiel’s representative?’ 

Leeha had no reason not to come and reject the quest anyway. Leeha lightly pressed the accept button and looked at the nobles in the conference room.

“The recipient of the Medal of Honor……. Browless’ squire.”

“Please call me his apprentice. You are Marquis Hujak, right?”

“This-this bastard! You’re being rude to Marquis Hujak-”

“Ahh. It’s okay, Quintum.”

Count Quintum, who was next to Marquis Hujak, was more excited, but the marquis just looked at Leeha and Ram Hwayeon alternately with a cold look.

Leeha: How is that man? Is he trustworthy? Isn’t he very wary of me?

Ram Hwayeon: It’s okay. Because he likes me.

Leeha: W-what?

Ram Hwayeon: It must be because I did a better job than most NPCs. Heh, he’s an NPC that only looks after his benefits and the things that people do for him. He is like that….

Leeha hid his ridiculing expression and listened to Ram Hwayeon’s explanation. Regarding the conclusion of the peace treaty, the NPCs and users were divided into supporters and opposers and had a tremendous tug-of-war. Among all the opposition members present, Ram Hwayeon played the most outstanding role! The marquis, the leader of the opposing faction, thought especially well of Ram Hwayeon.

‘And when I suddenly appeared, did he think of it as me taking away Ram Hwayeon? Huh, as expected, it is tiring to get involved with Ram Hwayeon..’

No, that wasn’t it. Tired? What are you talking about? Leeha glanced at Ram Hwayeon. How could he think this of her? The work she was involved in was very tiring, but the results were always the best that Leeha wouldn’t have been able to think of.

‘……It’s worth getting greedy for. I have to admit what I have to admit. Come to think of it, why is Ram Hwayeon so nice to me?’

Lee Ha looked at the red-haired woman next to him raising her chin like a stately woman. Was it because he saved her during the previous guild war against Byeolcho? Or maybe even earlier, for catching Black Angus? Or because he has a stake in Castle Dale, and is a kind of co-owner? No. Could it be that these things have happened because of some deeper meaning?

‘Wait, does she like me-? No, no. This was a typical characteristic of people who had never been in a relationship. Delusional!’

“What are you doing?”

“Huh? N-no. Nothing.”

As Ram Hwayeon smiled and asked, Leeha shook his head. It was only after the brief fight between Leeha and the marquis was over that Ram Hwayeon opened her mouth again.”

“Then, when is the date of signing, Hujak-nim?”

“If His Majesty approves today, we will notify you immediately. The longest would be three days which is enough time for the letter to arrive.”

“Then who-” 

“Do you really have to ask me who’s going? heh, that’s why I like you.” 

When Ram Hwayeon asked quietly, the marquis smiled. Leeha was able to catch a glimpse of the conversation between the two people.

Leeha: Could he be the representative?

Ram Hwayeon.- Of course!… It’s to the opposition’s credit that they were able to overturn the decision of the supporter’s faction that wanted to get only Castle Van Cowl. Isn’t it only natural for the leader of the opposition to be the one to represent the king?

It was another reason why the Marquis could not help but like Ram Hwayeon. Of course, she was not the only one to hand the ball to others. As the marquis held power in Fibiel, Ram Hwayeon would also have a stronger voice in the royal palace.

‘She really is resourceful…’

The one who asked for the decisive information was Leeha, but the one who specialized in dealing with information was definitely Ram Hwayeon.

“We have to meet Minis’ representative in 3- no, 2 days, so be prepared. Can I trust you?”

“Didn’t you trust me with your funds?”

“Good. Quintum!”

“Yes! Hujak-nim.”

“Give your full support to 

Ram Hwayeon. You can use my name if need be.”

“As you command.”

Quintum’s rank in the royal court was not low, but his absolute loyalty to the marquis was laughable to Leeha. It must be to show the power the Marquis had in Fibiel.

‘We are no different from a victorious country, so they will sign it here.’

About three days later, in Fibiel’s royal palace. Unless Bluebeard attacked directly, no one will be able to do anything here. The thing that Leeha was worried about had disappeared.

‘The problem is, will it be until Minis’ representative comes here?’

The condition for failure was clear. It was not only to protect the marquis. The quest will end when either of the country’s representatives dies. In other words, Leeha had to protect Minis’ representatives as well, whoever they may be. Then what should he do? Leeha asked Ram Hwayeon for the necessary information before leaving the palace.

“3 days……. As expected, it’s not easy to become the lord of a castle. I knew that there’s no freebie in Middle Earth, …’

Leeha sighed and trudged out and it was already dark outside.

“The Holy Grill must be closed now.”

Leeha made his way through the dark streets of the capital and walked toward a noisy restaurant at night. To prepare for an emergency, he needed to be aware of quite a few things.

.(To be continued…)

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