Matan’s Shooter

TL: xLordFifth

ED: 

“……What did you just say?”

“I became the lord of a castle. Gaza City of Minis kingdom. No, it is now Gaza City of Fibiel kingdom. As the lord of the castle, I am making an official proposal to Hell’s Anvil’s best blacksmith.”

Leeha quietly chanted a skill name. 

‘Bargaining.’

“In this city, we promise to fully support the blacksmith Bottleneck, and provide unlimited minerals for research and development within the budget available.”

“..You.. you. You?!”

“Of course, that’s not all. We will also provide a forge with the equipment you want and give you an official title. Bottleneck will not only be a blacksmith in Gaza City but will also be the Dwarven representative.” “

Bottleneck’s eyes widened.

As an NPC, there was no way he could not have been aware of Leeha’s situation.

“Re…… Really? You are supporting me like that? You will give me a place, equipment, materials, and a title?”

“Yes! Cough. Wait.”

The list of a lord’s authority was displayed in Leeha’s hologram window. Ram Hwayeon was entrusted to be a proxy, but it was not a delegation, so he was still able to use his authority.

Not only did he think that he owed Bottleneck until now, but he was right about bringing him to Gaza City for the future supply of ammunition and the production of desired items.

‘Let’s see…… After mixing this authority with that- hmm, the name should have something like this.’

However, there was something more important than that. It was possible because he was a blacksmith who made various ‘tools’ rather than simply making swords or spears.

“Oh, but instead, you need to work with walls and stuff like this ‘a little bit’ and there’s something to do… can you sort that out?”

“Don’t say something ridiculous! My last name is Baumeister! My family used to be dwarves who piled stones!”

Looking at the fuming Bottleneck, Leeha smiled. Then, calmly and solemnly, he opened his mouth.

“Dwarf Bottleneck, I, as the castle lord of Gaza City, propose. Would you like to be Gaza City’s ‘Chief Engineer’?”

Returning to Hell’s Anvil was just taking back his lost place. However, being in charge of a city’s architecture and receiving unlimited support was truly an honor. Bottleneck couldn’t refuse Leeha’s proposal, which even added colorful words. He did not have much trouble deciding. It was also because of his high intimacy with Leeha.

“I, Dwarf Bottleneck Baumeister, will accept the proposal of the lord of Gaza City.”

Bottleneck nodded as he held out his hand. Leeha was certain when he saw the dwarf’s face, which seemed to be possessed. What Bottleneck did not know was the trap that came along with the position Leeha had offered.

“Beard Brothers!”

“Yes! Boss!”

“Pack your bags! Hahahaha, from now on, huh?! We’re going to a big human city! From now on, we will be hitting the hammer hard while receiving unlimited support!”

Listening to the lively voice of Bottleneck, Leeha felt a little bit(?) of guilt.

He felt guilty.

‘I’m sorry, Bottleneck-ssi. But I will make sure to reward you for all your hard work!’

Chief Engineer.

The responsibilities set by Leeha were [The repair and construction of the castle, the construction of the fortress defense system, and the production of its equipment].

‘The possibility of Faust and his henchmen coming back is very high, so it can’t help it. I am really sorry!’

Hitting the hammer with unlimited support?

Bottleneck will have no time to do the research and development he wants in Gaza City.

Perhaps forever.

“Can we go as soon as we are ready? Well, I think I can move without any preparation……”

“Yes. I may be away for a while, but you can talk to the deputy.”

“Heu, heuheu, good. Great! Let’s go!”

Leaving behind the excited Bottleneck and Beard Brothers, Leeha logged out for a while.

Now all that remained was to put the last piece together.

‘What, did he log out? How much does he believe in me?’

Ram Hwayeon, who had been constantly looking at her friend’s window ever since Leeha disappeared, grumbled. However, her expression did not match her tone, and her expression seemed rather mild. As she thought at the end, it meant that Leeha believed in her.

“Ex-excuse me- Ram Hwayeon-nim…… do you think-”

“Isn’t it natural?! How much do you guys know when you have only been in Gaza City for two days? First of all, gather all the surviving knights, and have them figure out the patrol plan, route, and strategic weaknesses of Gaza City!”

“U-understood!”

Ram Hwayeon nervously answered the question of the knight who shattered her sweet imagination.

The knight, who was a nominal soldier of the lord, in front of Ram Hwayeon followed her orders.

“General manager! Where is the general manager? Steward!”

“Yes! I am here, deputy lord!”

“How’s the damage investigation?”

“We just finished! Eh- so – according to what we currently know, about 38% of the city, including the walls, suffered heavy damages, resulting in 68% of the city being paralyzed.”

“Shit…… they have reduced the city to the level of a town. Which one needs to be restored urgently?”

“It’s the castle wall- but- they are saying that they could not touch the walls-”

“Okay, leave it for now. The next one?”

“A-after that is related to the water, sewage, and roads, but there is a lot of debris, so the wagons are unable to carry logistics. The biggest problem is that the market function is paralyzed because the wagons cannot access the market.”

Even the NPC, which Holy Grill’s madam Ju said not to call a ‘steward’, but the city’s general manager, was just a ‘steward’ to Ram Hwayeon.

As the lord of Castle Dale, with only a few words and key points, she showed her operational abilities, and the NPCs in Gaza City were forced to declare surrender.

“Get a map.”

“Here.”

Ram Hwayeon quickly looked at the map. Paralysis of 68% of city function due to the 38% destruction of the city, meant that the destruction of a few districts caused a serious decline in city function.

It was because, as the steward had said, the market had stopped functioning. As an entrepreneur, Ram Hwayeon knew very well that a city without any economy would die instantly. Where, what, and how much can be made to maximize the city’s function?

“Except for the core personnel related to the treatment of the injured, tell all the merchants who survived can conduct business in this- this empty lot under the concept of “open-air market”. A wagon can reach this far, so urgent logistics can reach it, right?”

“……What?”

“I told you to answer with either ‘yes’ or ‘no’ whenever I ask a question, didn’t I?”

“Yes! You can!”

“The steward will be in charge of dividing the plots! It goes without saying, but food comes first. Let’s try to keep the residents from starving for two days. If you’re in a hurry, you can open the city safe. I will make the payment.”

She was like a goblin when she talked, but her intentions were good. Ram Hwayeon’s words that made sure that even commoner NPCs wouldn’t starve made the general manager NPC’s eyes slightly watery.

“Yes, My lord!”

“Heung, I am not your lord, so don’t call me like that! Let’s go.”

When Ram Hwayeon waved her hand, the NPC rushed to her.

‘Even though it’s proxy, there’s no need to show the law to the residents. If the approval of the resident is high, the lord can stay for a long time, and Leeha can be the lord for a long time…’

Of course, other people did not know that serving the commoner NPCs was just a small part of Ram Hwayeon’s big picture.

“Let’s get moving! We don’t have much time! Help from the mages will come soon, so don’t touch the big wreckage and start with the small things! Recycle as much as possible! Safety first! Quick and accurate!”

Sir, Yes Sir!

In an instant, an orderly and systematic restoration work began in  Gaza City, where the work processing efficiency of more than 10 ordinary NPCs took place.

Ram Hwayeon: Jachung! Can you see where I am now? I will send you a list of necessary items, so please send it here.

Jachung: I-Items, young lady? Rather, when are you coming back-

Ram Hwayeon: We won’t be taking a loss, so don’t worry and send it. I have sent the list! Ah, and dispatch the NPCs who divide the city and send them here! I will come back on my own, so don’t worry!

-Miss?! Ah-

Tuk

Ram Hwayeon one-sidedly cut off Jachung’s whisper. It was very clear what would happen to Gaza City the moment Castle Dale’s material and manpower were dispatched as helpers with Ram Hwayeon’s knowledge. When Leeha logged out and returned to reality, it had already been two days in Middle Earth.

“……Huh? What is this?”

“Eong-ah? Isn’t it different from what you said? What invasion were you talking about? You want us to protect you from Faust and Igor?!”

It was the reason Leeha came to reality. To ask the Byeolcho guild for emergency defense. Of course, Kijung readily accepted and came to create a major space travel storage point…

“Y…… Yeah……. This is Gaza City, right?”

The appearance of the city had changed to the point that even the actual owner of Gaza City did not understand.

Just two days.

For Ram Hwayeon, two days were enough to change the city.

*** 

“Are you here, Ha Leeha-nim?”

“Ah, yes. Hello.”

As they approached Gaza City’s castle, the guards recognized Leeha and greeted him.

‘Wow, hyung! Don’t you feel like the lord? He greeted you!’

‘I don’t know who he is! Is it because of my buff?’

‘Is that the dignity buff?’

Of course, it wasn’t like that. The NPC might have seen Leeha for the first time, but most NPCs in Gaza City already recognize and respect Leeha.

The mighty castle lord who stopped the city from being completely destroyed!

A warm castle owner who prioritizes the lives of residents even in an urgent situation!

The smart lord who always considers the convenience of the residents even in the restoration damage!

Of course, the last description was because of Ram Hwayeon, but Leeha did not know that.

“I guess there was some damage. Everyone is out of their mind”

“It’s because the damage was severe! Have you seen what happens after a tsunami or earthquake? It was at that level. The city was destroyed by a natural disaster…”

As Kijung and Leeha looked around and carefully went inside, they heard loud noises.

“So! Didn’t I tell you?! We cannot give you resources unless you finish repairing the walls!”

“Don’t be ridiculous! Where did Ha Leeha go? H-he promised, he promised! Unlimited support along with the position of Chief Engineer-”

“Ha! This is why dwarves…. Dwarf-ssi, take a good look. What does the position of Chief Engineer do!”

Hwararaj-!

The sound of paper being turned over was heard, and after a while, the dwarf started to light up.

“I was fooled again! Agaaaaaaaain-! Ahhhhh, get Ha Leeha! Ha Lee-”

“Ah……”

When Leeha turned the corner, he met some people.

To be precise, it was one human and one dwarf. Ram Hwayeon and Bottleneck looked at Leeha.

Both of them looked like they were going to kill him.

Ha Leeee-Haaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!

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